Leonard LeRoy Griggs

Background

Griggs, Leonard LeRoy was born on October 13, 1931 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Leonard LeRoy and Mary (Blair) Griggs.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1954;

Master of Science in Aero. Engineering, Air Force Institute Technology, 1960;

Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1967;

distinguished graduate, Naval War College, 1967;

distinguished graduate, Army War College, 1971.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1954;

advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1970;

served in Vietnam

retired, 1977;

director, Lambert St. Louis International Airport, 1977-1987;

vice president, Ross & Baruzzini, Inc., 1987-1989;

vice president, Bangert Brothers Construction Company, St. Louis and Denver, since 1989;

assistant administrator for airports, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, 1990-1993;

airport director, St. Louis International Airport, since 1993. Adjunct Professor St. Saint Louis University. Appointed to National Civil Aviation Review Commission, 1997.

Achievements

• Leonard LeRoy Griggs has been listed as a noteworthy Federal agency administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors United Service Organizations, St. Louis/Lambert, Airports Council International, 1997-1998. Member Airport Operators Council International, American Association Airport Executives, Professional Engineering Society St. Louis, Order of Dadelians, St. Louis Air Force Association, Engineer Club, Missouri Athletic Club, Army Navy Club, University Club., Order DeMolay International.

Connections

Married Denise Ziegler, March 18, 1977. Children: Margaret Rosalyn, Virginia Lorraine Williams, Julia Blair Havey, Deborah Branham Taylor.

Father:

Leonard LeRoy Griggs

Mother:

Mary (Blair) Griggs

Spouse:

Denise Ziegler

child:

Deborah Branham Taylor

child:

Julia Blair Havey Griggs

child:

Virginia Lorraine Williams Griggs

child:

Margaret Rosalyn Griggs