Background
Wrobley, Ralph Gene was born on September 19, 1935 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Matthew B. and Hedvig (Lyon) Wrobley.
Wrobley, Ralph Gene was born on September 19, 1935 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Matthew B. and Hedvig (Lyon) Wrobley.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1957. Juris Doctor, University of Chicago, 1962.
With Bell Telephone Сompany, Philadelphia, 1957-1959. Associate Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, Kansas City, Missouri, 1962-1965, member managing committee, 1982—1986. Partner Bryan, Cave, LLP, 1988-1992, Husch, Blackwell, Sanders LLP, Kansas City, 1992—2007, member executive committee, 1992—2000, of counsel, since 2008.
Board directors Human Resources Corporation, 1971. Member Civic Council Kansas City, 1986-2001. Chairman Public Housing Authority of Kansas City, 1971-1974.
Vice chairman Mayor's Advisory Commission on Housing, Kansas City, 1971-1974. Board governors Citizens Association, since 1965, vice chairman, 1971-1975, chairman, 1978-1979. Board directors Council on Education, 1975-1981, vice president, 1977-1979.
Board directors, president Sam E. and Mary F. Roberts Foundation, 1974-1996. Trustee Clearinghouse for Mid Continent Foundations, 1977-1996, chairman 1987-1989. Board directors Business Innovation Center, 1984-1991, vice-chairman 1987-1991, advisory board directors, 1993-1999, Midwest Regional Advisory Board Institute International Education, 1989-1993, International Trade Association, 1989-1992, vice president, 1990.
Vice chairman, board directors Mid-American Coalition on Healthcare, 1991-2003, Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program, since 2006, chairman elect 2009.
Member Missouri Bar Association, Yale Club (president 1969-1971, outstanding member award 1967, White House fellowship semi-finalist, 1972).
Married Madeline C. Kearney, June 13, 1959. Children: Kirk Lyon, Eric Lyon, Ann Lyon.