Highlighting Tipp City Foundation Board Member Dr. Jim Ranft
Today, we will introduce Dr. Jim Ranft. Many of us know Dr. Ranft from his work at the Tipp Eye Center, but on the Tipp City Foundation, we know Jim as the highly capable Chairman of the Distribution Committee. Jim has served on the Tipp City Foundation since 2003.
Jim's favorite quote:
"Try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live together in peace and harmony with people of all creeds and nations" ~Monty Python The Meaning of Life
A person in Jim's life who has shaped his perspective:
My former business partner and founder of The Tipp Eye Center, Andy Davidson. His philosophy is that the practice will succeed if you take care of your patients with compassionate personal attention and give back through community service.
The people who inspire Jim now:
The individuals in the community who quietly contribute their time and skills to help improve the community. The people I observe in the community that give their time and talents to make our community better. My fellow board members at the Tipp City Foundation are a great example.
The advice Jim would give to a young person today:
"Do not mistake people’s reality for their social media presence. Be an influencer in your community by the example you lead in day-to-day personal interactions, not by trying to have the most likes.
Jim's favorite thing to do in his spare time:
Traveling to new places to see natural wonders. Hanging out at Hilton Head Island beach, reading books and reconnecting with his kids. Cheering on the Buckeyes.
What serving on the Tipp Foundation means:
The Foundation provides a way for me to “give back” by supporting the long and short term needs of our local charitable organizations. The work we do provides a legacy of local philanthropy that allows our donors to take care of our own for years to come. I am very proud of our work over the last 22 years to grow the assets and expand the reach of the foundation.
