Robert A. Funk Sr., Founder and Executive Executive of Express Undlement International, Died Express Ranches on Tuesday-he said in a longtime home in Jukon. He was 85 years old.
The Funk’s passage was less than three months after the death of the founder of the company William H. Stoller. Together, the couple bought the bankrupt employment agency ACME and built it on an Express employment franchise, the company’s model brand and the fourth -largest personnel company in the US.
According to the Personnel Industry Analysts, a staff company established in 1983 is also the 13th largest in the world and operates in the US, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Funk’s son Bob Funk Jr. was appointed as CEO and chairman of the company in May.
“My father was an enticing businessman who loved the American West and survived his faithfulness for his integrity, respect, self-confidence, self-confidence, loyalty and hard work,” said Funk Jr. in the report presented in Oklahoman. work. ”
Bob Fun Sr.
Funk’s contribution to the Personnel Industry was widely recognized, including its induction to the American Personnel Association Hall of Fame in 2023, the Staffing 100 Fame Museum Personnel Industry Review 2017. And the 2010 Fame Museum of the International Franchise Association.
Funkus was the chairman of the Silei Federal Reserve Bank from 2006 to 2007.
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Funk also served as chairman of the Great Oklahoma City Palace, and his philanthropy included millions in scholarships and contributions to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma Youth Exhibition and charity throughout the Oklahoma.
In addition to his entrepreneurship, Funk was a successful poster famous worldwide for his angus cattle surgeries. Coming with his friend Jarold Callahan, who died at the end of last year, Express Ranches became the world’s largest registered Angus cattle manufacturer. His love for earth, respect for animals and dedication to his colleagues was part of his multifaceted character.
Funk’s legacy also included the beginning and support of the Clydesdale Horse herd, which became the best tourist ranch in Yukon. Funk, who was rarely seen without his brand cowboy hats, 2017 Was imported into the Oklahoma Fame Museum. – to the Great Western Hall in 2023. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Funk is credited for re -confirming the Oklahoma Youth Expo, making it the largest annual junior livestock show in the country, attended by more than 7,000 participants in the Oklahoma. Tyler Norvel, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Youth EXPO, said fun was “deep and transformative” for the annual performance.
“His passion for enabling young Oklahomans from each county of our state was unmatched and changing life,” said Norvel. “Through hard work, care and commitment, these young persons demonstrated their animals each year-it is a testament to their resistance and determination and reflection of Bob’s faith in their capabilities.
Larry Nichols, founder and former chairman of the Devon Energy, praised Funk’s legacy to support education in Oklahoma.
“He was not only a famous businessman in Oklahoma, but also a visionary who changed the city through his tireless work and continuous dedication,” Nichols said. “His defending Carertech and the contribution to the state education system will always be remembered and admired.”
Mayor of Oklahoma David Holt noted that the Funk’s legacy not only included the bringing of jobs and reliability to Oklahoma City, but also covered the city sports building.
“Because our city is celebrating the NBA Championship and the 2028 Olympics, it is important to know that people like Bob have been holding those fires for a long time,” Holt said. “At one time two decades ago, Bob belonged to both of our two little leagues for the sports, which we had at the time in baseball and hockey. And at that time he was the main organizer of almost every special sport event that came to the city. Bob was one of the important leaders who believed our city could be as it is now.”
This article initially appeared to Oklahoman: Bob Funk, founder of Express Employment and OKC Philanthrop, died