Ronald Stair

Ron Stair has an unquenchable passion for learning, life and doing what is right. Scholar, CEO, actuary and committed family man, he has an extraordinary zest for life and his work.

The Pension Planning industry isn’t one you would normally associate with passion and drive, but Ron cuts a path that few can follow. Driven to protect the people he and his team serve, his approach to everything is straightforward, engaging and energetic.

In addition to running Creative Plan Designs Ltd, Ron is also an active Board member of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (he’s an accomplished percussionist and music aficionado). He is also a judge (in multiple categories) for the prestigious Intel Science Fair (both at a regional and national level).

He cares about his family, his people, the community and what’s happening in his industry. Uncompromising when it comes to doing what’s right, his is a voice that won’t be shut down.

Ron Stair … actually cares.

“There is no passion to be found playing small–in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” -Nelson Mandela

Education

• SM - Theoretical Math Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• College of Insurance (1972)
• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD New York University
• William & Mary
• Math/Physics Hartwick College

Companies

• Fellow Royal Statistical Society (2021)
• El Jefe Creative Plan Designs, Ltd. (2020)
• Member Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (2019)
• Official Member Forbes Finance Council (2019)
• Principal Creative Plan Designs, Ltd. (1979)
• Visiting Professor Stanford University Graduate School of Business (1997 — 1997)
• Visiting Professor Yale School of Management (1996 — 1996)
• Timpanist Queens Philharmonic Orchestra (1978 — 1981)
• Life Actuary Mutual of New York Life Insurance (1973 — 1974)