Background
Homer, Ronald Allan was born on March 1, 1947 in Brooklyn. Son of Allan Victor and Lena (Taylor) Homer.
Homer, Ronald Allan was born on March 1, 1947 in Brooklyn. Son of Allan Victor and Lena (Taylor) Homer.
Bachelor in Psychology, University Notre Dame, 1968. Master of Business Administration, University Rochester, 1971. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Massachusetts, 1988.
Director social services Action Inc., South Bend, Indiana, 1968-1969. Assistant vice president Marine Midland Bank-Rochester, New York, 1970-1976, Marine Midland Bank N.A., New York City, 1976-1979. Senior vice president, senior loan officer Freedom National Bank New York, 1979-1981, executive vice president, chief operating officer, 1981-1983.
President, chief executive officer Boston Bank Commerce, Boston, since 1983. Treasurer Massachusetts Indiana Finance Agency, Boston, since 1984, board directors. Board directors Nellie Mae Inc., Boston, New England Telephone Сompany, Boston.
Co-chairman Black Achievement Commission, Boston, since 1985. Board overseers Boston Symphony Orchestra, since 1986, New England Medical Center, Boston. Board trustees, vice chairman Cambridge College.
Member National Bankers Association (treasurer 1982-1984, president, 1983-1984, board directors 1987, President award 1984), Massachusetts Black Legislation Caucus (Business award 1987), Boston Urban Bankers Forum (Professional Achievement 1986), Greater Boston City of Chamber (board directors since 1984), Columbia Plaza Association (treasurer, management committee since 1986). Clubs: Commercial (Boston).
Married Cheryl Edna Bell, June 12, 1947. Children: Ronald S., Brian C.