In Memory of Ralph Arnold

The Pauls Foundation lost a dear friend with the passing of Charter Board Member, Ralph Arnold, on May 10, 2006. Ralph was a tireless supporter of the arts in Chicago, and an accomplished artist whose work can be found in private and public collections throughout the world, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, Cornell Universtiy, Fisk University, and the Cranert Art Museum.

Ralph grew up on the south side of Chicago and south suburban area. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1953 and went on to attend the Universtiy of Illinois and received an A.B degree for Roosevelt Universtiy in 1955. He received his Masters degree for the Art Institute of Chicago in 1976.

Ralph went on to teach at numerous colleges and universities throughout the midwest. He was an acclaimed lecturer in Contemporary American Art History and Studio Art. Mr. Arnold was appointed 7 consecutive 4-year terms by the Governor of the State of Illinois to the State Arts Council and was a member of the Advisory Board of the Illinois Arts Alliance.

Ralph's grants, awards, publications and interests are too numerous to list here.

Ralph was an inspiration to artists everywhere, and he will be deeply missed by the Foundation.

The foundation is pleased to announce that, to honor the memory of former board director Ralph Arnold, the Ralph Arnold Memorial Scholarship Fund is being established at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. Click here for complete details.

Paul S. Mavros, President, Board of Directors

• Retired reinsurance executive
• Senior Executive Vice-President of E. W. Blanch Company
• Senior Vice-President of Intere/Sterling Offices
• Assistant Secretary of General Reinsurance Corporation
• Senior Underwriter, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
• Vice-Chairman of Illinois Insurance Exchange

Paul S. Mavros, President, Board of Directors

David J. Valkema, Executive Director and Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors

• Former development officer of the Salvation Army of Chicago
• Received his B.A. in 1984 and his M.Div. in 1992
• Joined The Pauls Foundation board in 1998

David J. Valkema, Executive Director and Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors

Gregory Boshart, Treasurer, Board of Directors

• Scientiae Baccalaureatum, Cum Laude degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from St. Lawrence University, 1955
• Holder of New York State Regents Scholarship (1951-55), Elks Club Scholarship (1951), St. Lawrence Fellowships (1951-55), Fulbright Travel Grant to France (1955-56), Boursier de Gouvernement Francais (1955-56)
• Attended the Sorbonne and l’Universite de Nancy, France (1955-56) studying chemistry, French, and Russian
• PhD in Organic Chemistry (with minor in Russian), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 1960
• Employed as Research Scientist with Esso Research and Engineering (1960-61) and with Enjay Chemical Company (1963-68)
• Assistant Executive Officer to General Hebbler, Edgewood Arsenal, planning chemical-biological-radiological briefings for the Departments of Defense, Army, and Navy
• Joined the University of Chicago as Executive Officer of the Department of Chemistry in 1968.  Chairman of Graduate Admissions, Assistant to the Dean of the Division of Physical Sciences and Dean of Students for the Division of Physical Sciences.
• Retired from the University of Chicago in 1998

William Lawrence, Secretary, Board of Directors

• DDS, University of Michigan, 1959
• Captain, U S Army Dental Corps, 1959-61
• Private practice, 1961-98
• Has served as President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary (at varying times) of the Edgewater Beach Apartments Corporation

Richard Bailey, Director

• Born in 1928 in Jackson, Michigan.
• Graduated from Jackson High School in 1946
• Joined U.S.M.C and was honorably discharged in 1948
• Attended Jackson Junior College one year but was called back into the corps to defend our country during the Korean War. Was again discharged in 1951.
• Moved to Chicago after Marine Corps discharge and worked until accepted into Goodman Theatre School of drama at the Art Institute of Chicago.
• Graduated with a B.F.A. in 1956.
• Worked as a longshoreman in Astoria, OR until accepting post as summer stock theater director at a seaside theater in Oregon.
• Worked at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, MI staging operas in the opera program.
• Worked in Detroit (Motown) writing lyrics in 1963.
• Moved back to Chicago to work for RH. Donnelley for nine years.
• Finally bought a showroom business in Chicago's Merchandise Mart travelling within 9 state area finally retiring after 15 years.
• All throughout his career, he has acted, helped produce and directed in the theatrical field.
• Partner of 40 years passed away in Chicago and now lives alone in the co-op apartment his aunt bought over 100 years ago on Chicago's northside.

Michael Fay

William Frederick, Master Metalsmith

• 1959 MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• 1953 BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• 1946 BS, Massachusetts Institute of Tchnology
• 1939 BA, Gallagher School of Business
• Teaching positions include School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Loyola University, Chicago, IL; Columbia College, Chicago, IL
• Reknown professional metalsmith specializing in the design and execution of custom presentation pieces in gold, silver and other metals, chalices and religious objects, jewelry and silverware.

William Frederick, Master Metalsmith

• His work may be described as contemporary, functional and visually appealing, as been exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution (Renwick Gallery), Washington D.C., the Museum of Contemporary Crafts, NY, NY, the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Dallas, TX; the Minnesota Museum of Art, St. Paul, MN; Goldsmithe Hall, London, UK and many other museums.
• His list of shows is numerous but includes the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Historical Society.
• A sample of his many both corporate and private commissions include many Ceremonial Medallions and Chains of Office for universities around the United States; The Great Mace, American College of Surgeons; Quality Dealers Award, Time Magazine; The Vardon Cup and Club Professional Player of the Year Award, PGA; The John Courtney Murray Award, Catholic Theological Society of America; Coeur d'Or Award, Chicago Heart Association.

Larry Johnson

• La Universidad de San Marcos, Lima, Peru, 1968
• BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies, Indiana University, 1971
• Midwestern School of Radio Broadcasting Certificate, 1971
• Self-employed in the clothing business as owner of Stuff N' Such, 1972-1982
• Independant contractor in sales and design for Sunbury Textile Mills, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 1982-1994
• Announcer for Radio Station WFMT 1991-2001

Public Service and Cultural Activities:

• Chicago Chamber Choir, 1974-1975
• Recordings for the Blind, 1974-1979
• Mentoring Program, 4th Presbyterian Church, 1980
• Chicago House, Board of Directors, 1995-2004
• 5040-60 Marine Drive Board of Directors, Treasurer or Vice-President, 1990-2000
• Edgewater Beach Apartments Corporation, Board of Directors, 2001-2004 and currently