About George H. Clay
Lived 1911 – 1995 (aged 84). George H. Clay was an American businessperson.
George H. Clay (February 14, 1911 – October 11, 1995) was president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 1961 to 1976.
Life and career Clay was born in Kansas City, Kansas, attended Kansas City Junior College, William Jewell College and received a law degree from the University of Missouri School of Law.
In 1944 he joined Trans World Airlines in Kansas City as an assistant director of state affairs and rose to become TWA's vice president of administrative services. He played important roles in developing TWA's facilities at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and establishing the Kansas City Overhaul Base that became the basis for Kansas City International Airport.
In 1958 he left TWA to become general counsel for the Kansas City Federal Reserve and became president in 1961.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in George H. Clay's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped George H. Clay's
Frequently asked questions
Who was George H. Clay?
American businessman
When was George H. Clay born?
George H. Clay was born on 14 February 1911 in Kansas City.
When did George H. Clay die?
George H. Clay died on 11 October 1995.
What was George H. Clay's occupation?
George H. Clay was a businessperson.
What nationality was George H. Clay?
George H. Clay was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George H. Clay. https://biography.guide/george-h-clay/
MLA: "George H. Clay." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-h-clay/.
Chicago: "George H. Clay." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-h-clay/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC