Background
Gray, John Willard was born on September 17, 1935 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Turney Willard and Nettie Jane (Cornman) Gray.
Gray, John Willard was born on September 17, 1935 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Turney Willard and Nettie Jane (Cornman) Gray.
Bachelor in Business, Marietta College, 1957.
Claims representative, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Buffalo, 1957-1961; claims supervisor, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Cincinnati, 1962-1965; claims examiner, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Boston, 1966-1968; training director, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Boston, 1969-1971; chief Executive officer, Gray's Enterprises, Kittanning, since 1971; chief Executive officer, Friendship Inn-Motel, Kittanning, since 1971; chief Executive officer, Friendship Estates Real Estate, Kittanning, since 1971; chief Executive officer, Leadership Management, Inc., Kittanning, since 1971.
Board directors Armstrong County (Pennsylvania) Tourist Bureau, 1985-1996, chairman, 1995, 96. Member advisory board Pennsylvania 4-H Club, Armstrong County, 1985-1990. Member executive board Pennsylvania State University, 1985-1990.
Board directors Crooked Creek Horse Park, Ford City, 1982-1996, president, 1995-1998. Board directors Arm Care, 1997. With United States Army, 1957-1958, 61-62.
Member American Endurance Riding Conference (10th National award 1990), Eastern Competitive Trail Riding Assn (4000 Miles award 1990), International Arabian Horse Association (Legion of Honor 1989, 90), Eastern Competitive Trail Riding Association (board directors), Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association (Champion Endurance Trail Horse award 1989, 91), Fort Armstrong Horsemen's Association (board directors since 1980).
Married Patricia Joan George, August 11, 1956. Children: John Willard Junior, Robin Elizabeth.