Background
Grier, James Edward was born on September 7, 1935 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward J. and Corinne (Bailey) Grier.
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Grier, James Edward was born on September 7, 1935 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward J. and Corinne (Bailey) Grier.
Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1956. Juris Doctor, University Iowa, 1959.
Managing partner Hillix, Brewer, Hoffhaus & Grier, Kansas City, Missouri, 1964-1977, Grier & Swartzman, Kansas City, 1977-1989. President Doubletree Hotels Corporation, Phoenix, 1989-1994. Chairman Sonoran Hotel Capital, Inc., 1994-1996.
Managing partner Copa Investments, since 1996, Gainey Hotel Company, since 1996. President Custom House, Inc. Board directors Iowa Law School Foundation, Iowa City, St. Joseph Healthcare Arizona, Phoenix, Homeward Bound, Phoenix.
Married Virginia Clinker, July 4, 1959. Children: Michael, Susan, James, John, Thomas.