Background
Fruitt, Ronald L. was born on February 25, 1937 in Wabash, Indiana, United States.
Fruitt, Ronald L. was born on February 25, 1937 in Wabash, Indiana, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, 1959; Master of Science in Counseling & Pers. Superior vena cava syndrome, Purdue University, 1967.
Management trainee, Sears Roebuck & Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1960-1961; assistant residence hall manager-in-training, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1961-1966; manager Wiley Hall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1966-1971; assistant director residence halls, student programs & counseling, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1971-1981; director residence halls, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1981-1983; vice president for housing & food services, Purdue University, since 1983.
Member University Drug Committee, 1972-1979, University Orientation Committee, 1971-1981, Pres'. Council, Lafayette Home Hospital Fair Committee. Co-chair University Health Council, 1977-1980.
President United Way, 1991. Past chairman Indiana area council Boy's Club American. Chairman Purdue United Way Campaign, 1988.
Board directors Greater Lafayette United Way, Indiana State Fair School for Boys, 1971-1972. Member Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, United States Trotting Association, John Purdue Coaches Club, Old Masters, Purdue Reamer Club, Tomahawk, Sire-Purdue Glee Club, Elks, Iron Key, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Phi Omega.
Married Phyllis Ross, June 14, 1959. Children: Mark Allen, David Lee, Nancy Ann, Steven Robert.