John Frederic Ruf

Background

Ruf, John Frederic was born on May 9, 1937 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Lawrence University, 1959; Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin, 1964.

Career

Assistant cashier, Continental Illinois Bank, Chicago, 1964-1968; vice president, M&I Marshall & Ilsley, MIlw., 1968-1981; president, RBP Chemical Corporation, MIlw., 1981-1984; president, First Interstate Bank of Wisconsin, MIlw., 1984-1990; chair, A.C. Battery, since 1990. Member legislation county Wisconsin Bankers Association, Madison, 1974-1981, 88-90. Board directors, president TYME Corporation, Milwaukee, 1974-1990.

Deputy secretary State of Wisconsin Department Development, 1991-1993. Chairman Omnion Power Engineering Corporation, 1993.

Achievements

• John Frederic Ruf has been listed as a noteworthy Banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary-treasurer Inland Lake Yachting Association, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Trustee Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin. Executive director Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, since 1995.

Director Great American Children's Theater. Member Lawrence University Alumni Association (president). Clubs: Kettle Moraine Curling (Hartland, Wisconsin) (president).

Pewaukee Yacht (Wisconsin) (commodore).