Background
Barker, Gregson Leard was born on January 19, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter R. and Margaret (Gregson) Barker.
business form printing executive
Barker, Gregson Leard was born on January 19, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter R. and Margaret (Gregson) Barker.
With UARCO, Inc., designers, printer business forms, Barrington, Illinois, 1937-1986, president, 1955-1986. Director LaSalle National Bank, Hammond Corporation, Chicago, First National Bank Barrington, Chicago Professional Basketball Corporation, Carson Pirie Scott & Company.
Member Chicago Crime Commission. Board directors, vice president Junior Achievement Chicago. Board directors Infant Welfare Society Chicago, Glenwood School.
Member Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers Association (director), Illinois Manufacturers Association (president, director), Chicago Association Commerce and Industry (director, vice president), Illinois State Chamber of C. (director), Employers Association Chicago (director), Young President's Organization Clubs: Economic, Commercial, Executive, Commonwealth, Chicago, Mid-American, Racquet, (Chicago). Barrington Hills Country. Lyford Cay (Bahamas).
Metropolitan (New York City).
Married D'Arcy Timmons. Children by previous marriage– Margaret Louise Barker Thompson, John Leard (deceased), Eric Walter, William Jordan.