William Alexander Gray

Background

Gray, William Alexander was born on December 17, 1939 in Rosario, Argentina. Son of William Alexander and Elena (Gould Martinez) Gray. came to the United States, 1964.

Education

Certified in language, U. Sorbonne, Paris, 1962; Master of Arts in Romance Language, Edinburgh (Scotland) U., 1961.

Career

Manager, S.E.T.E.L., Paris, 1962-1964; instructor in foreign languages, Winthrop College, Oberlin College, U. Montana, and Ohio State University, 1964-1973; sales manager, DiPaolo Wine and Import Company, Columbus, Ohio., 1975-1977; president, VSE Wine Brokerage, Columbus, 1977-1980; president, Hurlingham Ltd., Dayton, Ohio., 1983-1988; regional sales manager, Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd., New York City, 1980-1983; sales manager Great Lakes region, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, California, 1988-1993; president, Edu-Vin Unlimited, Dayton, Ohio., since 1993. Consultant Peace Corps., 1966-1968, Fisherton Imports Company, Dayton, 1984-1988. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• William Alexander Gray has been listed as a noteworthy Winery executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Les Amis du Vin, French Honor Society, John Watson Club (Edinburgh, Scotland).

Interests

• Avocations: writing, languages, travel, photography, teaching.

Connections

Married Wendy Howard, July 23, 1974. Children: Rachel, Sean Nicolás.

Father:

William Alexander Gray

Mother:

Elena (Gould Martinez) Gray

Spouse:

Wendy Howard

child:

Sean Nicolás Gray

child:

Rachel Gray