Rick Shangraw

R.F. "Rick" Shangraw Jr.
CEO of the ASU Foundation for A New American University
Personal details
Born (1959-08-17) August 17, 1959
Baltimore, Maryland
Spouse(s) Mary Shangraw
Residence Paradise Valley, Arizona
Alma mater Dickinson College
Syracuse University
Profession President and CEO,
ASU Foundation for A New American University
Website ASU Foundation
rickshangraw.com

R.F. “Rick” Shangraw Jr., Ph.D. (born August 17, 1959) was appointed by the Arizona State University Foundation board of directors as chief executive officer of the ASU Foundation for A New American University (official website) on Oct. 31, 2011,[1] succeeding Johnnie Ray. Previously Shangraw worked in both the private and public sectors after beginning his career as an assistant professor at Syracuse University.

Biography

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Rick Shangraw is the oldest of three children, with a brother and sister. An interest in academia, research and innovation led Shangraw to follow in the footsteps of his father, pharmaceuticals researcher Ralph F. Shangraw.[2] Shangraw holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (magna cum laude) in political science from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania (official website), and was the first person to receive a certificate in environmental studies from that institution. Shangraw also earned a master's degree in public administration from Syracuse University,[3] and a Ph.D. from Syracuse with a specialization in technology, information policy and organization design.

Sustainability

An affinity for sustainability led Shangraw in 1999 to found CARL — the R.F. Shangraw Jr. Community Aquatic Research Laboratory in the Environmental Studies department of his undergraduate alma mater, Dickinson College. CARL is a key component of Dickinson’s Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring, allowing students and staff to perform watershed tests and experiments.[4]

Higher education

After more than a decade in the private sector, Shangraw returned to higher education, becoming an executive leader at Arizona State University in 2004. Shangraw established and led the university’s innovative Decision Theater (official website) from 2005–07.[5] He was ASU vice president for research and economic affairs until 2010, when he was chosen by ASU President Michael Crow to serve as director of the Global Institute of Sustainability[6] (now the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability[7]) in the ASU School of Sustainability, and as senior vice president of the university’s Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development.[8] As director of GIOS, Shangraw oversaw the institute’s research, education and problem-solving initiatives, with a focus on urban environments. At OKED, Shangraw established ASU as one of the fastest-growing research enterprises in the country, ranking in the top 20 of all research universities without a medical school.[9]

In addition to his current role as head of the ASU Foundation, Shangraw is CEO of ASU Research Enterprise, the university’s defense and security affiliate.

Professional affiliations

Shangraw’s professional affiliations include service on several boards of directors, including:

Shangraw holds faculty appointments in the ASU School of Sustainability and the School of Public Affairs within the College of Public Programs.

CEO of Project Performance Corporation

In 1988, Shangraw left his teaching post at Syracuse University for the private sector, applying technology policy and management to improve the outcomes of large-scale government and commercial projects. During the 14 years that followed he founded and led Project Performance Corporation, a Washington, D.C.-based research and technology consulting firm specializing in environmental, energy and information management. During his tenure, PPC was recognized among the Inc. 500 as one of the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the U.S. PPC grossed $32 million in Shangraw’s final year as CEO.

CEO of the ASU Foundation for A New American University

Shangraw is president and chief executive officer of the ASU Foundation for A New American University (official website),[10] a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that acquires and invests resources to support Arizona State University. In 2008, reflecting ASU President Michael Crow's concept of ASU as a "New American University",[11] the foundation's board of directors changed the name to the ASU Foundation for A New American University. When he became CEO in 2011, Shangraw expanded the role of the foundation to better support the concept of the New American University.[12]

Prior to his tenure the foundation had been criticized for excessive spending and a lack of transparency.[13] Under Shangraw's direction the foundation has received four-star ratings from Charity Navigator for three consecutive years[14] for its philanthropic investments, transparency and fundraising efficiency.[15] In 2014, Shangraw announced that the quantity of new gifts and commitments to the foundation had been restored to pre-recession levels.

Also in 2014, Shangraw directed the creation and implementation of PitchFunder, a crowdfunding program that allows students and faculty to raise money for projects and programs. PitchFunder went live online in March 2014, generating national attention.[16]

In June 2014, CareerBuilder named the ASU Foundation one of the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona; the only foundation on the list of 75 companies.[17]

Personal life

Rick Shangraw has been married for 28 years to Mary Shangraw, a member of ASU Women & Philanthropy and a volunteer for the Scottsdale, Arizona Unified School District. The couple resides in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Their youngest daughter, Lexi, is a freshman at Arizona State University. Their two older children, Austin and Anna, are pursuing advanced degrees in law and school psychology, respectively.

Selected research and publications

References

  1. ↑ "Shangraw appointed CEO, president of ASU Foundation". ASU News. Arizona State University. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ralph F. Shangraw, 68, pharmaceuticals researcher". http://articles.baltimoresun.com/. The Baltimore Sun. 13 July 1998. Retrieved 12 August 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  3. ↑ http://www.syr.edu
  4. ↑ "Facilities and Resources". dickinson.edu. Dickinson College. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Arizona State University's Decision Theater Ushers in New Age in Public Policy". mechdyne.com. Mechdyne Corporation. 20 May 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  6. ↑ "ASU creates sustainability leadership directorate". ASU News. Arizona State University. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  7. ↑ Ryman, Anne (6 May 2014). "Wrigley gift provides sustainability for ASU institute". azcentral.com. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  8. ↑ "ASU forms Knowledge Enterprise Development". ASU News. Arizona State University. 5 May 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  9. ↑ "Reinventing the Public Research University" (PDF). educause.edu. Forum Futures 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  10. ↑ "Shangraw appointed CEO, president of ASU Foundation". ASU News. Arizona State University. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  11. ↑ Newsweek (8 August 2008). "The Campus Of The Future"
  12. ↑ Ketcherside, Erik (28 November 2012). "Laying the foundation for a New American University". ASU News. Arizona State University. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  13. ↑ Powers, Elia (26 March 2008). "A University's Fund Raising Arm Comes Under Attack". Inside Higher Ed. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  14. ↑ "ASU Foundation earns highest rating from national charity evaluator". ASU News. Arizona State University. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  15. ↑ "ASU Foundation on Charity Navigator". Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  16. ↑ Wright, Lesley (5 May 2014). "ASU crowd-funding strategy takes off". azcentral.com. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  17. ↑ "CareerBuilder Top Companies to Work For in Arizona 2014". careerbuilder.com. CareerBuilder. Retrieved 21 August 2014.


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