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| The Latest ... - Wednesday, July 14, 2010It has been a while since we've updated our current announcements, so here's the latest:
- The Foundation is still on target to complete the Initial Design of Titan by December.
- Chairman Ricker is continuing to recruit for the Foundation's initial Board seats, though he had to recently take some personal time off to attend to some family health issues. He has returned and continues to lead the organization.
- An overhauled website is currently in the planning stage, and the SS Titan Foundation welcomes your suggestions.
- To pledge your support, the Foundation recommends adding your name to our Facebook page, listed under SS Titan Foundation.
- This website continues to gain grassroots support worldwide, with the latest stats showing individuals from 88 countries worldwide, (encompassing 1,902 cities) regularly accessing us here. Thank you!
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| An Interview with the Chairman - Sunday, October 11, 2009Click here to view an interview with SS Titan Foundation Chairman Joseph Ricker ... (Part 1) read more ... |
| An Interview with the Chairman - Sunday, October 11, 2009 |
| The passing of Millvina Dean - Sunday, May 31, 2009The SS Titan Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing today of Millvina Dean, Titanic's last living survivor, ironic as today also marks the 98th anniversary of Titanic's launch from Harland and Wolff.
It was hoped that she would stay with us until at least the completion of Titan, where we had hoped she would christen her.
We join the millions of Titanic enthusiasts around the world in mourning her loss today, she will be sorely missed ...
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| Chairman's Video Message - Tuesday, May 26, 2009A message taped for our supporters from the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California on April 6, 2009. read more ... |
| Harland & Wolff Proposal - Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
| Infomercial Sneak Peek - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 For a sneak peek at an infomercial the SS Titan Foundation is developing, visit this YouTube link (for a clearer view, click the HD button under the video window). read more ... |
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Founder/Chairman
As Chairman and Founder of the SS Titan Foundation, Mr. Joseph Ricker has extensive experience working within the Minneapolis/St. Paul air freight cartage industry, where he has been employed for much of the past fifteen years with various employers, including Airborne Express, Manna Freight Systems, J&D Express, Pilot Air Freight, and most recently, AMS Express.
Mr. Ricker has also been developing his entreprenurial side as well through the years, as he has been involved in the start-up of many small ventures, including Ricker Astronautics in 1990, a company he tried to develop to capitalize on the privatization of the space launch industry, as well as the pre-cursor to the SS Titan Foundation, S.S. Titan, Ltd, formed in 1998 and dissolved in 2003. From S.S. Titan, Ltd., Mr. Ricker spun off RKX, an air freight transportation company, which operated in 2001. In addition to his current functions as Chairman of the SS Titan Foundation, he also is President and CEO of Xenrgi, a wind energy venture currently planning for investment in a small to medium size wind project in north-eastern South Dakota.
Born on October 14, 1967 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Ricker attended both Harding and Humboldt High Schools in St. Paul, and after enlisting in the United States Army in January 1986, he received his GED through El Paso Community College at Fort Bliss, Texas in April of that year, and graduated with a diploma from the Army’s Air Defense Artillery School in August 1986, specializing as a Patriot Missile Crewmember, MOS 16 Tango.
Following his honorable discharge in August 1988, Mr. Ricker gained employment with the Minnesota North Stars hockey team in Bloomington, Minnesota in September 1988 (where he remained in various capacities until the team’s move to Dallas in 1993), and furthered his education by attending the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1989-90 and 1990-91.
As Chairman of the SS Titan Foundation, Mr. Ricker’s passion for Titanic began when he was five, after a visit to the Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minnesota, which for years had in one of its public entrances a massive and awe inspiring model of Titanic some 30 feet long, depicting Titanic’s final hours as she raced through an icefield towards legend.
His current responsibilities are extensive, covering all aspects within the organization’s structure from assembling its mission and vision into a legal entity, to developing its web content, beginning the assembly of the initial Board of Directors, securing initial donations, applying for the 501 ( c ) 3 exemption through the IRS, and various other day to day duties.
Mr. Ricker is single and makes his home in Richfield, Minnesota.
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Vice-Chairman
As Vice Chairman of the SS Titan Foundation, Mr. Ronald Rust has worked almost exclusively throughout the past seventeen years in the demanding automotive industry.
Mr. Rust has been employed by Freedom Ford of Norfolk, Virginia where he was employed, following his honorable discharge from the United States Navy, from October 1990 to January 1995 as their Inventory Supervisor. From April 1995 to March 2005, he served with Apple Valley Ford as their Recon Manager.
Currently, Mr. Rust is employed with food giant ConAgra in Hastings, Minnesota.
His dedication to Titanic began as a youngster, and was an influence in his joining the United States Navy.
In addition to his employment at ConAgra, Mr. Rust works in conjunction with the Chairman, and is involved with developing marketing strategies for the SS Titan brand. In his capacities as Vice Chairman, he also is involved and responsible for developing policies governing public relations.
Born on November 9, 1967 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. Rust attended Central High School in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he graduated in June, 1986.
Mr. Rust and his wife Mary reside in Hastings, Minnesota.
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