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Ronald Moore

Ronald Moore was born in Grand Island, NE, and earned a four-year golf scholarship to the University of Denver. After graduating and serving in the U.S. Air Force, he joined the Denver firm Kirchner, Ormsbee, and Wiesner as a municipal bond salesman. Five years later, he became president and CEO of Kirchner, Moore, and Company. In 1968, Moore acquired the First National Bank of Center, CO, and in 1977 he acquired Guaranty Bank & Trust, becoming chairman of the board. From 1986 to 1994, Moore served as chairman of Affiliated Bank Shares of Colorado, a $2.8 billion group of 27 banks that in 1991 merged with Banc One Corp. to create Colorado’s third-largest bank holding company.

Along with his wife, Carol, Moore was a major contributor to the community and a strong advocate for education. He served as a University of Denver trustee and was a member of the Douglas County Education Foundation board of directors.

Moore generously supported numerous Colorado nonprofits. In 2001, the Anti-Defamation League of Denver awarded him its Torch of Liberty Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that exemplify democratic ideals and promote civil rights within their communities.

Moore was a lifelong and passionate golfer named to the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2002, he was inducted into the University of Denver Sports Hall of Fame. Moore was instrumental in reviving the men’s and women’s golf team programs at the University of Denver. In tribute to his legacy, Moore’s family donated Highlands Ranch Golf Club to DU Athletics in 2011.
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