Background
II, William Rand Gruver, was born on June 18, 1936 in New York City. Son of Henry and Anne Catherine (Lauer) G.
II, William Rand Gruver, was born on June 18, 1936 in New York City. Son of Henry and Anne Catherine (Lauer) G.
Bachelor in Political Science, Columbia University, 1960. Master of Arts in Journalism, Columbia University, 1961.
Public affairs executive, Carl Byoir & Associations, New York City, 1964-1969; deputy press secretary to Senator Robert Kennedy,, United States Senate, Washington, 1967-1968; political editor, Columbia Broadcasting System News, New York City and Los Angeles, 1969-1976; political correspondent, Jack Anderson Column, Washington, 1976-1982; news director, anchor, U.A. Columbia Cable, Nutley, New Jersey, 1983-1985; radio talk show host, commentator, correspondence, Stations KFYI, KFLR, KHEG and KHEP, Phoenix, since 1992; managing editor, Fourth Estate News Svc., Phoenix. Member of faculty Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School Journalism and Telecom., Tempe, since 1986.
Former executive secretary California Democratic Committee, Los Angeles. Former chairman Fort Lee (New Jersey) Consumer Commission. Media consultant 3 to the United States senators, Washington.
Ensign United States Navy, 1953-1957. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists (secretary, board directors), Society Professional Journalists, Association University Teachers, American Legion, Beta Sigma Tau.
Married Lila Hean Gruver, September 15, 1961 (deceased). Children: Catherine, Robin. Married Barbara Anne Boone, March 4, 1984.
1 child, Renéest.