Ronald E. Long joined Rice University in 2000 as Associate Vice President for Investments and Associate Treasurer, was named a Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Rice Management Company when it was formed in 2009 and is now an Endowment Advisor. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Long was responsible for overseeing the operations of the RMC, which includes cash management as well as planned giving asset investment and administration, in addition to managing Rice’s fixed income, cash investments, and outstanding tax‐exempt and taxable debt. Previously, Mr. Long served as Treasurer of Browning‐Ferris Industries, Inc. where he was responsible for BFI’s treasury, tax and insurance fu