Robert Larry Grayson

Background

Grayson, Robert Larry was born on January 17, 1947 in Baltimore. Son of Charles Clinton and Nora Elizabeth (Burchette) Grayson.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics, California State University, Pennsylvania, 1974. Bachelor of Science in Mining, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1978. Master of Science in Mining, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1981.

Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1986.

Career

Production foreman, engineer Nemacolin Mines Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1975-1981. Group chief engineer J&L Steel Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1981-1982, superintendent Nemacolin Coal Mine, 1982-1984. From graduate assistant to assistant professor West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1984-1989, associate professor, 1989-1991, professor mining engineering, dean College Mineral & Energy Resources, 1991-1995.

Professor mining engineering University Missouri, Rolla, 1996-1997, chair department mining engineering, 2000—2007. Professor, Delke chair mining engineer Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 2007. Associate director mining National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington, 1997-2000.

Chair committee on material flows analysis of natural resources, products and residuals National Research Council, 2002—2003. Consultant to law firms and mining companies, 1984—2007. Chairman mine safety technical and training commission National Mining Association, since 2006.

Expert testimony mine safety issues United States Senate and United States House of Representatives, 2006—2007. With United States Air Force, 1965-1972.

Achievements

• Robert Larry Grayson has been listed as a noteworthy Mining engineering educator, mining executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President parish council St. Mary Church, Crucible, Pennsylvania, 1988—1991. Member of Department of Health and Human Services, American Institute of Mining, National Society of Professional Engineers, Centers for Disease Central and Prevention, National Institute Occupational Safety and Health, Illinois Mining Institute, International Society Mine Safety Professionals (board directors), Society Mining Engineers (Henry Krumb lecturer, Ivan B. Rahn Education award, Distinguished Service award Coal and Energy Division), Pittsburgh Coal Mining Institute American 1989-1996, National Safety Council, West Virginia Coal Mining Institute (secretary 1991-1996), Society Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (various offices, board directors, Distinguished Member award 2002), St. Louis Coal Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, racquetball, horseshoes, computers, math problems.

Connections

Married Karen Sue Miller, November 16, 1966 (divorced July 1971). 1 child, Jeffrey Robert. Married Maxine Louise Maurin, March 24, 1972.

Children: David Michael, Jennifer Renee.

Father:

Charles Clinton Grayson

Mother:

Nora Elizabeth (Burchette) Grayson

Spouse:

Karen Sue Miller

Spouse:

Maxine Louise Maurin

child:

Jennifer Renee Grayson

child:

Jeffrey Robert Grayson

child:

David Michael Grayson