Richard Harris Gruber

Background

Gruber, Richard Harris was born in Waukon, Iowa, United States. Son of Harris Mortz and Mary Francis (Collins) Gruber.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, Kennedy College, Wahoo, 1974; Master of Public Administration, U. Wyoming, Laramie, 1976.

Career

Security coordinator, Kennedy College, Wahoo, Nebraska, Wyoming, 1972-1974; graduate assistant, U. Wyoming, Laramie, 1975-1976; grant administrator, Company Health Initiatives Corporation, Toledo, Iowa., 1976-1977; administrative analyst, Staff to Company Board of Suprs., Des Moines assistant staff director, Staff to Board of Suprs., Des Moines, 1977-1982; research planning coordinator, Office of Company Comptroller, 1982-1983; executive assistant, Office of Company Administrator, Des Moines, 1983-1986; senior executive assistant, Office of Company Administrator, Des Moines, 1986-1987; general services director, Polk County, Des Moines, 1987-1990; county manager, Douglas County, Nevada, since 1990. Chairman Architectural Selection Services Board, Des Moines, 1980, 85-, E911 Technology Advisory Board, Des Moines, since 1982. Board director Heritage Gallery Board, Des Moines.

Achievements

• Richard Harris Gruber has been listed as a noteworthy Local government executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board director Combined Health Appeal of Iowa, W. Des Moines, since 1988, EasterSeal Society of Iowa, Des Moines, since 1987, Easter Seal Society of N. CentralIowa, Mason City, since 1987, St. Anthony Church Corporation, Des Moines, since 1987. American Institute of Architects-PA, American Society for Public Administration.

Interests

• Avocations: rare book collecting, sports, gardening, computer programming.

Connections

Married Lee Patricia Tentinger, June 11, 1977. Children: Alexander Richard, Lauren Patricia.

Father:

Harris Mortz Gruber

Mother:

Mary Francis (Collins) Gruber

Spouse:

Lee Patricia Tentinger

child:

Alexander Richard Gruber

child:

Lauren Patricia Gruber