Background
Ellis, Grover was born on October 3, 1920 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Grover and Lula (Hewett) Ellis.
Ellis, Grover was born on October 3, 1920 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Grover and Lula (Hewett) Ellis.
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1942; Master of Business Administration with high distinction, Harvard University, 1947; grad School Banking, Rutgers University, 1955.
Assistant to president, Frazier Oil Corporation, Houston, 1947-1949; with, First City National Bank, Houston, 1949-1985; executive vice president, First City National Bank, Houston, 1975-1981; vice chairman, First City National Bank, Houston, 1981-1985; also advisory director, First City National Bank, Houston Adjunct Professor banking, Rice U., Houston, 1986-1990.
President Florence Crittendon Home, Houston, 1962-1964. Treasurer American Red Cross, Houston, 1970-1976. President Houston Ballet Foundation, 1979-1981.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, PTO. Member Robert Morris Associations (president 1954-1955), Houston Clearing House Association (president 1972-1973), Texas Bankers Association (board directors 1975-1977), Houston Country Club, Rotary (president Houston chapter 1968-1969).
Married Mineth Rowland, December 5, 1942. Children: Grover III, David Rowland.