Gregory Gray Garland Jr.

Gregory Gray Garland Jr. (April 15, 1924 – May 29, 2020) was an American attorney, businessman, author, and magazine publisher. He was also chairman of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad.

Early life Garland was born in Richmond, Virginia. His father was the district superintendent for Autocar Sales and Service Company in Richmond. However, in the mid 1930s, his father became disabled in serious fall. He then enrolled in the Virginia Military Institute for a year.

During World War II in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an ensign. He also purchased Youngstown Steel Tank, Machinex, and Embassy magazine in New York City. He was chairman Greenville Metals, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad, Ranger Investments, and Union National Bank. His specialty was to "take companies and turn them around." Their reception was at the University Club. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia. He was also a member of The Brook Club in New York City, the Duquesne Club, Fox Chapel Golf Club, and Rolling Rock Club.

In 2020, he died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.