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Ralph J. Nagel is an artist, architect, educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Ralph was founder of Ralph Nagel Architects and Planners Inc.,Top Rock LLC, the Nagel Foundation, Meridian Retirement Communities and ACE, he is on the board of Trustee's as a Lifetime Member of both the University of Denver and the Washington University in St Louis.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

Ralph Nagel earned his BA (1967)and his Masters in Architecture (1969 )from the Washington University in St Louis. He then continued to study an additional Master's Degree in Urban Design and City Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, winning the state’s prestigious Steward Competition (?). He later coordinated the winning team in an international competition centering on Louis Sullivan’s historic Wainwright Building in St. Louis.

In 1984, Nagel’s interest in both built and social environments led him to found the Meridian Retirement Communities, which he directed for 25 years.

In ( 20??) Ralph co-founded a network of Western-style birthing centers (with Johns Hopkins University serving as clinical partner) in nine of China’s largest cities. He also launched and serves as the founder and president of Top Rock LLC. in Denver.

Other ventures include ACE, the Alliance for Choice in Education, a K-12 scholarship program that supports thousands of low-income students and Resolve.today, which provides stable living environments for those recovering from the traumas of addictions, abuse and mental illness.

Ralph was Colorado Chairman in George W.Bush's Presidential races 2000 and 2004 and was chairman of Bill Owens successful gubernatorial races in 1998 and 2002.

An accomplished artist, Ralph returns annually to Provence, France to focus mainly on his own artwork and has exhibited at galleries and museums in Colorado and internationally. Ralph is a member of Les Rats de Champs of Paris, and the co-founder of the painting group, STUDIO 208.

A Washington University of St Louis and a Denver University Lifetime Trustee, he also serves on the Sam Fox School National Council and chairs the Denver Regional Cabinet. In 2016 he received the Dean’s Medal for service to the Sam Fox School of Art and Design.

With his wife Trish, Ralph co-chaired the Colorado Regional Campaign for Leading Together. Ralph has been active in designing and implementing top quality student housing, multi-purpose living, studying and educational spaces throughout the University of Denver's Campus. These include the LEED Gold Rated Nagel Residence Hall.

EARLY YEARS

Ralph was born July 13 1945 in West Chicago, Illinois to German parents Joseph and Elizabeth Nagel. He was a twin to brother Richard and had two sisters Susan and Kathy.

Ralph's early education included: St Mary Catholic Grade School followed by the Community High School West Chicago where he graduated in 1963.

Ralph was a member of the local Eagle Boys Scouts and worked at the Lyons Five and Dime where he cites that he found his strong work ethic stocking canned goods. His next job was with the National Tea Grocery chain

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

1964 - 1967 Bachelor of Architecture, Washington University in St Louis 1967 - 1969 Master of Architecture, Washington University in St Louis Steadman Competition? 1969 - 1972 Master of City Planning & Master of Urban Design, University of Pennsylvania