Background
Risk, John Fred was born on December 1, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Clifford and Estella (Kline) Risk.
Risk, John Fred was born on December 1, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Clifford and Estella (Kline) Risk.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, Indiana University, 1949. Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1951. Postgraduate, Nortwestern University.
Doctor of Laws, Indiana State University.
With, Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago, 1951-1954;
with, W.T. Grimm & Company, 1954-1956;
with, Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis, 1956-1976;
executive vice president director, Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis, 1965-1968;
president, Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis, 1968-1976;
chairman, Indiana National Bank of Indianapolis, 1971-1976;
chairman, Forum Group, Inc., 1976-1991;
chairman, Sovereign Group Inc., since 1980;
chairman, Sargent & Greenleaf Inc., since 1993. Board directors Steak 'n Shake, Inc., Standard Locknut, Inc., Somerset Corporation, National Homes Corporation, Amli Realty Company, Security Group, Inc., Keystone Distribution, Inc. Lacy Diversified Industries, Inc., Excepticon, Inc., L.R. Nelson Corporation, Breckenridge Corporation, Canterbury Corporation, Cygnet Enterprises, Inc., Franklin Corporation, Haag Drug Company, Inland Container Corporation, Indiana Bell Tel.
Company, Ransburg Corporation, Hook Drug Company, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Consolidated Products Inc., Safemasters Company, Inc., Howard Sams Company.
Board directors Hanover College, 1966-1972, Indiana University Foundation, since 1968, United Student Aid Fund. Chairman Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, Indiana State Scholarship Committee, 1968-1972. Captain infantry United States Army, 1950-1951.
Member American Bankers Association, Indiana Bankers Association, Reserve City Bankers Association, Indiana Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, Meridian Hills Country Club (Indianapolis), Royal Poinciana Golf Club (Naples, Florida), Quail Creek Country Club (Naples), Naples Sailing and Yacht Club.
Married Viola Jean Tompt, July 12, 1953. Children: Nancy Jean, John Thomas.