Bret Shay Rios

Background

Rios, Bret Shay was born on January 2, 1951 in Salina, Kansas, United States. Son of James Melvin and Dolores Joan Rios.

Education

Bachelor, Willamette U., 1972; Master in Management, Willamette U., 1987.

Career

Executive director, Junior Achievement of Eugene-Springfield (Oregon) Inc., 1974-1979; national sales manager, Tuff-Lite Manufacturing, Inc., Eugene, Oregon, 1979-1980; marketing director, Viacom Cablevision, Salem, Oregon, 1980-1983; general manager, Viacom Cablevision, Salem, Oregon, 1983-1992; regional marketing director, Viacom Cable, Redding, California, 1992-1995; general manager Northern California operations, Viacom Cable, Redding, 1995-1996; principal, BSR Cons., since 1997.

Achievements

• Bret Shay Rios has been listed as a noteworthy Communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Business Partnership Program, Salem, board directors, 1982-1986, chairman, 1982-1984. Board directors Salem Summerfest, Inc., 1985-1986, United Way Polk and Marion Counties, 1985-1986, Junior Achievement Columbia Empire, Inc., 1990-1996. Member Salem Technology Commission, 1986-1988.

Member Oregon Cable Communications Association (president 1987-1988, board directors 1984-1989), Pacific N.W. Cable Communications Association (Vice-President marketing 1985-1987, vice president management 1987-1988, president 1988-1990, board directors 1985-1991).

Connections

Father:

James Melvin

Mother:

Dolores Joan Rios