Background

Grace, John Robert was born on December 11, 1926 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Joe William and Luola (Floyd) Grace.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1950.

Career

Engineering trainee Hughes Tool Company, Houston, 1950—1951. Project engineer A-1 Bit & Tool Company, 1952—1954. Salesman Frank Holister Company, 1955—1958, plant manager, 1959—1965.

Press Spring Engineers, Inc., from 1966. Chairman board Spring Engineers of Houston and Dallas, from 1966, Spring Engineers, Memphis, from 1976, Gotco International, Inc., Houston, from 1981. Director Commonwealth Bank, Bellaire, Texas, from 1975.

With Army of the United States, 0945—1946.

Achievements

• Registered professional engineer, Texas.

Membership

Member of Spring Manufacturers Institute (director 1980-1983, vice president since 1983), Raveneaux Country (Houston), Houston Racquet.

Connections

Married Diane Dickey, February 28, 1953. Children: John Robert Junior, Kevin Dickey, Cynthia Ruth.

father:

Joe William Grace

mother:

Luola (Floyd) Grace

spouse:

Diane Dickey

child:

Kevin Dickey Grace

child:

John Robert Junior Grace

child:

Cynthia Ruth Grace