Robert A. Funk

Robert A. "Bob" Funk Sr. was an American businessman, philanthropist, and rancher. He co-founded Express Employment Professionals, an employment agency company headquartered in Oklahoma City, and was a cattleman with a global business. A prominent figure in Oklahoma, he was known for his significant contributions to business, agriculture, and community development. Funk served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 2006 to 2007 and as chairman of the Conference of Chairmen for the Federal Reserve Bank System in 2007. He owned various enterprises through his Express subsidiaries, including sports teams, and was a philanthropist who sat on the governing boards of several organizations.

Early life and education

Funk was born in Duvall, Washington, on May 14, 1940. Growing up on a small family farm, where he milked cows with his cousin, he developed an early interest in agriculture, entrepreneurship, and religion. Funk was an alumnus of Seattle Pacific University and the University of Edinburgh. ==Career==

Career

Express Employment Professionals Before co-founding Express Employment Professionals, Funk was a personnel consultant (1965) and vice president (1975) at ACME Personnel Services. Federal Reserve Bank Funk's background in economic and business matters led to his appointment as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, where he served from 2006 to 2007. ==Philanthropy and community involvement==

Philanthropy and community involvement

Funk was a philanthropist, focusing on youth and agriculture, something he credited to his Christian faith. ==Personal life==

Personal life

Funk was a devout Christian and former minister. He had two children, Bob Funk Jr. and Julie Bridges, with his former wife, Nedra Funk. At the time of his death, his companion was Janine Regier. ==Death==

Death

Funk died at his ranch in Yukon, Oklahoma, on July 15, 2025, at the age of 85. A funeral service was held at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City. ==Awards and honors==

Awards and honors

2010 – Inducted into the International Franchise Association Hall of Fame. 2023 – Inducted into the American Staffing Association Hall of Fame. 2023 – Inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. ==References==

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