Background
Riso, Gerald R. was born on January 31, 1930 in New York City. Son of Louis J. and Mildred (Parisi) Riso.
Riso, Gerald R. was born on January 31, 1930 in New York City. Son of Louis J. and Mildred (Parisi) Riso.
Bachelor, Lafayette College, 1953. Master in Government Administration, University Pennsylvania, 1956.
Managing director American Lung Association, 1974-1977. Partner Touche, Ross & Company, 1977-1978. Vice president Booz, Allen & Hamilton, 1978-1982.
Deputy commission Immigration and Naturalization Serivice, Washington, 1982-1984. Vice president Korn/Ferry International, 1984-1985. Assistant secretary for policy, budget and administration United States September Interior, Washington, 1985-1987.
Associate director management Executive Office of the President, since 1987.
Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1955.
Married Erna A. Laaksonen, February 5, 1956. Children: Rhea, Gerald Junior, Mark R., Alison.