Fred Ris

President

Was born / grew up in Denver.  Has last been in Colorado since 1986.  Lives in Denver.

Education:

  •   Harvard College / AB / Chemistry & Physics
  •   Oxford University / D.Phil / Mathematics

History with RMHUC:

  •   Faculty Speaker Liaison
  •   Treasurer
  •   Interviewer since 1987
  •   Various other odd jobs

 History with the HAA:

  •   Regional Director 2006-10
  •   Committee Member 2006-13 (Schools & Scholarships Committee, Clubs & SIGS Committee)

Career history:

  •   33 years with IBM in Research Division, Corporate Headquarters, and Federal Services.  Retired in 2005.

 Current or significant past volunteer organizations:

  •   President, Aspen Point Ranch Landowners' Association
  •   Vice-President, Windsor Condominium Association
  •   Moderator Co-ordinator, Conference on World Affairs, CU Boulder
  •   Homeowners' Association president, late 1970s
  •   Finance Committee chair / vestry member, 1980s
  •   Church organist / choir director, 1990s

 Other interests / hobbies / passions:

  •   Classical music
  •   Gourmet cooking (and eating!)
  •   Reading
  •   Large extended family