Roy Danner Graves

Background

Graves, Roy Danner was born on March 2, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Harrison and Ardis Louise (Danner) Graves.

Education

Bachelor, Butler University, Indianapolis, 1964. Master of Arts, University Washington, 1972.

Career

Public relations specialist, Cummins Engine Company, Columbus, Indiana, 1969-1971; public relations representative, Boeing Aerospace-Naval Systems, Seattle, 1972-1975; account executive, Communication N.W., Seattle, 1972, 75-77; president, owner, Communication N.W., Seattle, since 1978. Member of advisory board public relations certified course U. Washington, since 1989. Board directors Corporation Council for Arts.

Achievements

• Roy Danner Graves has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Magnolia Youth Association, Seattle, 1984-1985. Board directors Intiman Theatre, Seattle, 1984-1990, vice president marketing, 1984-1988, president, 1989-1990. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1991, captain Reserve retired.

Member Public Relations Society of America (accredited, vice president Puget Sound 1976-1977, board directors Counselors Academy 1982-1985, secretary-treasurer 1993), Seattle Chamber of C. (vice president President's Club 1985-1987), Washington Athletic Club, Rainier Club (committee chair since 1992), Rotary (committee chair since 1992).

Interests

• Avocations: squash, fishing, camping, photography, skiing.

Connections

Married Rebecca Jane Cole, October 30, 1971. Children: Gavin Matthew, Aaron Todd.

Father:

Robert Harrison Graves

Mother:

Ardis Louise (Danner) Graves

Spouse:

Rebecca Jane Cole

child:

Gavin Matthew Graves

child:

Aaron Todd Graves