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Club Leadership The Chief Executives Club of Rhode Island is owned and operated by Rhode Island College. The Club works in partnership with the College’s School of Management to promote the professional development of chief executives who are leading mid-sized to large companies in the greater RI area and thereby promote the economic development of the state. Renee Vachon Danho – Executive Director Renee Vachon Danho is the Associate Vice President for Professional Studies and Continuing Education at Rhode Island College. Previously Renee served as Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Dean of Professional and Continuing Studies at Dean College. Before that, her work in higher education included campus director at Fisher College in Mass., and other administrative positions in public and private colleges. In addition, she has taught at all levels of education from elementary to graduate level. Renee holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in higher education administration from Boston College, as well as a master’s of teaching in elementary education from RIC. “RIC is committed to assisting with the workforce education and training so vital to our state's economic development,” says RIC President Carriuolo. “Renee’s experience, energy, and attitude are vital to RIC's efforts to provide continuing education and professional studies to the non-traditional student, especially the adult learner.” She also has numerous, widespread professional affiliations that include the New England Council, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Planned Giving Group of New England, Associations for Supervision and Curriculum Development and Continuing Higher Education, and the Women’s Success Network. Before entering the academic arena, Renee Vachon Danho was a prominent and well-respected member of the business community, holding key positions in the automotive and insurance industries, and memberships within several Chambers of Commerce. Robert E. Fiske – Founder Robert Fiske founded the Chief Executives Club of Rhode Island in September 2006 and transferred ownership to Rhode Island College in September 2011. Formerly the CEO of an enterprise solutions software company and a senior marketing executive in a Fortune 100 company, Robert created and directed World Business Leader Forums around the globe that brought Fortune 500 chief executives together to share ideas, gain insights about key issues, and discuss global business challenges. |
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