Russell Allen Grills

Background

Grills, Russell Allen was born on May 27, 1944 in Oberlin, Ohio, United States. Son of Raymond Eugene and Doris Katherine (Wangerin) Grills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1966. Master of Arts, State University College Oneonta, 1969. Director, Fenton History Society, Jamestown, New York, 1968-1969.

Director Geneva History Society, New York, 1971-1973.

Historic site manager New York State Office Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Cazenovia, since 1973. Lecturer Cazenovia College, 1974-1983.

Achievements

• Russell Allen Grills has been listed as a noteworthy museum administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1969-1971. Member American Association State and Local History, Regional Conference History Agencies (executive committee since 1981). Clubs: Willow Bank Yacht (Commodore 1982-1984), Cazenovia.

Lodge: Rotary (treasurer 1978-1979).

Interests

• Sailing; modeling; photography.

Connections

Married Susan Binford, August 20, 1966. Children– Brian, David.

Father:

Raymond Eugene Grills

Mother:

Doris Katherine (Wangerin) Grills

Spouse:

Susan Binford

child:

David Grills

child:

Brian Grills