Background
Riss, Robert Bailey was born on May 27, 1927 in Salida, Colorado, United States. Son of Richard Roland and Louise (Roberts) Riss.
Riss, Robert Bailey was born on May 27, 1927 in Salida, Colorado, United States. Son of Richard Roland and Louise (Roberts) Riss.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University Kansas, 1949.
President, Riss International Corporation, Kansas City, Missoury, 1950-1980; Chairman of the Board, Riss International Corporation, Kansas City, Missoury, 1964-1986; founder, Chairman of the Board, president, Republic Industries, Inc., Kansas City, Missoury, 1969-1986; Chairman of the Board, Grandview Bank and Trust Company, 1969-1986; Chairman of the Board, Commonwealth General Insurance Company, 1986-1993. Chairman board directors, Executive Committee Heart of America Fire and Casualty Company. Chairman.bd. directors Commercial Equipment Company.
Vice chairman board trustees Kansas University Endowment Association, 1980-1989. Member Kansas University Alumni Association (national president 1969-1970), Sigma Nu.
Married; children: Edward Stayton, G. Leslie, Laura Bailey, Juliana Warren.