Ronald Gilbert Area

Background

Area, Ronald Gilbert was born on July 29, 1945 in New York City, New York, United States. Son of Galen Dee and Ida Alma (Purdue) Area.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, U. Arkansas, 1967; Master of Science in Mathematics, Adelphi U., 1972; Doctor of Education in Higher Education, Oklahoma State University, 1978.

Career

Mathematics teacher, Locust Valley High School, New York, 1967-1976; graduate associate, Oklahoma State University, 1976-1977; assistant to dean, Oklahoma State University, 1977-1978; assistant dean continuing education, U. Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1978-1979; dean continuing education, U. Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1979-1981; vice chancellor development, U. Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1981-1989; executive vice chancellor, U. Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1989-1992; president, Chief Executive Officer, Oklahoma State University Foundation, since 1992. Consultant U. Alabama, Huntsville, since 1987, Outdoor Amphitheater Project, since 1991.

Achievements

• Ronald Gilbert Area has been listed as a noteworthy University official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Division leader Young Men’s Christian Association, Chattanooga, 1989. Board directors Northside NeighborhoodHouse, Metropolitan Young Men’s Christian Association, Chattanooga, 1987-1990. Chairman Arthritis Foundation, Chattanooga, 1989.

Member scholarship endowment fund doctor Community Foundation Greater Chattanooga, 1991. Member Kiwanis (president Chattanooga branch 1990-1991).

Interests

• Avocations: aerobics, golf, softball, jogging.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Lee Womack. Children: Amy, Melissa.

Father:

Galen Dee Area

Mother:

Ida Alma (Purdue) Area

Spouse:

Elizabeth Lee Womack

child:

Amy Area

child:

Melissa Area