Joseph Roberts Grassie

Background

Grassie, Joseph Roberts was born on October 3, 1933 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (parents American citizens). Son of Joseph Flagg and Vida Clarissa (Roberts) Grassie.

Education

Student, University Chicago, 1953-1954, 57-58; Bachelor of Arts Political Science, University of Chicago, 1958; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1960.

Career

Management consultant state and local government, Public Administration Service, Chicago, 1959-1964; chief technical assistance group, Agency for International Development, State Department, 1965-1968; deputy manager, City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1968-1970; city manager, City of Grand Rapids, 1970-1976; city manager, City of Miami, Florida, 1976-1980; president, Gamma Investments, Miami, Florida, 1981; president, Worsham Brothers Company, Inc., 1981-1995.

Achievements

• Joseph Roberts Grassie has been listed as a noteworthy real estate developer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Grand Valley Foundation, Governmental Affairs Institute, History Museum Southern Florida, Miami Museum Science. Chairman corporation campaign Greater Miami Opera Association Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1955-1956. Member International City Management Association, American Society Public Administration.

Connections

Married Josette Krespi, March 23, 1958. Children: Yvonne Gail, Scott Roberts.

Father:

Joseph Flagg Grassie

Mother:

Vida Clarissa (Roberts) Grassie

Spouse:

Josette Krespi

child:

Scott Roberts Grassie

child:

Yvonne Gail Grassie