Background
Ralston, Patrick Robert was born on January 23, 1948 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of George Avery and Stephanie Catherine Ralston.
Ralston, Patrick Robert was born on January 23, 1948 in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. Son of George Avery and Stephanie Catherine Ralston.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana State University, 1972. Master of Science, Indiana State University, 1973.
Director parks and recreation, City of Butler, Indiana, 1973-1974; regional supervisor, Indiana State Parks, Indianapolis, 1974-1979; supervisor parks, recreation and cemeteries, City of Terre Haute, 1979-1989; director, Indiana Department Natural Resources, since 1989. Lecturer Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1981-1983. President, board directors West Center Economics Development District, Terre Haute, since 1987.
Board directors Alliance for Growth and Progress, Terre Haute, since 1986. Executive committee White River Park State Games, Indianapolis, since 1986. President Lost Creek Parent-Teachers Association, Terre Haute, since 1988.
Vice president finance United Cerebral Palsy, Terre Haute, 1986-1988. Vice chairman United Way Campaign, Terre Haute, since 1988. Member National Recreation and Park Association, Indiana Park and Recreation Association, Indiana State University Alumni Council (board directors), Ducks Unlimited (board directors Terre Haute chapter since 1988), Humboldt #42, Elks, Rotary, Breakfast Optimist Club.
Married Nancy Carol Price, July 31, 1971. Children: Kellie Elizabeth, Ryan Patrick.