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Ruann Faye Ernst
Founder at
Kids Sports Stars Foundation
Profile
Ruann Faye Ernst is the founder of Kids Sports Stars Foundation and Healthy LifeStars.
She currently holds the position of Vice Chairman at Ohio State University Foundation, Co-Chairman at Ohio State Innovation Foundation, and Director-Red Planet Capital at National Aeronautics & Space Administration.
Previously, she served as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Digital Island, Inc., Chairman at Astrolabe Ventures, Director at Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc., Director at Ninth House, Inc., Independent Director at Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Independent Director at IHS, Inc., Director-Medical Computing & Faculty Member at The Ohio State University, Director at Digital Realty Trust LP, and Independent Director at IHS Markit Ltd. She also held the position of General Manager-Financial Services Business Unit at HP, Inc. and Vice President at General Electric Information Services.
Dr. Ernst obtained her undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees from The Ohio State University.
Ruann Faye Ernst active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Kids Sports Stars Foundation | Founder | - |
Ohio State University Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
 National Aeronautics & Space Administration General GovernmentGovernment Provides aerospace research & develops satellites | Corporate Officer/Principal | 17/08/2011 |
Healthy LifeStars
 Healthy LifeStars Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that motivates and educates elementary kids to develop healthy habits | Founder | - |
Ohio State Innovation Foundation | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Ruann Faye Ernst
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| IHS MARKIT LTD. | Director/Board Member | 28/02/2022 |
| IHS INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/06/2016 |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2015 |
Ninth House, Inc.
 Ninth House, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides eLearning and employee training solutions | Director/Board Member | 04/01/2012 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
HP, Inc.
 HP, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a technology company that sells laptops, pc desktops, printers and accessories through online | Technology Services |
Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc.
 Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures & markets telecommunication access products and services | Electronic Technology |
Digital Island, Inc.
 Digital Island, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides network services for e-business applications | Technology Services |
Ninth House, Inc.
Ninth House, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides eLearning and employee training solutions | Commercial Services |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
 Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which owning, acquiring, developing and operating data centers | Finance |
IHS, Inc.
 IHS, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides traditional and online critical information & consulting services | Technology Services |
General Electric Information Services
 General Electric Information Services Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Diversified manufacturer of high-tech products | Electronic Technology |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
National Aeronautics & Space Administration General GovernmentGovernment Provides aerospace research & develops satellites | Government |
Kids Sports Stars Foundation | |
Ohio State University Foundation | |
Astrolabe Ventures
 Astrolabe Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Astrolabe Ventures invests in companies in strong commercial markets with technologies that are relevant to the aerospace and related industries. They focus on nine sectors: information technology, communications, biomedical, environmental systems, smart manufacturing, man-machine interaction, energy, advanced materials and vehicles. Investments range from $3 million to $5 million over multiple rounds, with initial start-up funding as low as $250,000. They also co-invest with other venture funds. | Finance |
Digital Realty Trust LP
 Digital Realty Trust LP Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Owns, acquires, develops and manages technology-related real estate | Finance |
Healthy LifeStars
Healthy LifeStars Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non profit organization that motivates and educates elementary kids to develop healthy habits | Commercial Services |
Ohio State Innovation Foundation | |
IHS Markit Ltd.
 IHS Markit Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data analytics and solutions across multiple content sets | Technology Services |
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