Ranken Jordan heroes and Gala Chairs, Ralph and Julie Grant, have been devoted to the Ranken Jordan mission since attending their first Gala over 12 years ago. Julie is a St. Louis native who grew up in North County, attended Rosati Kain H.S., and obtained degrees at Tulane University and Washington University in St. Louis. Ralph grew up in Kansas City where people don’t care about your high school and obtained his degree from Missouri S&T in Rolla. Julie is a Human Resources Leader at RGA where she supports a global group for the business. Ralph is an Associate at CRB where he designs and builds pharmaceutical plants. They have been blessed with two healthy teenage boys (JD and Wyatt). From company outings to sponsorships and auctions, Ralph is a true hero for Ranken Jordan and always ready to share his many talents to help patients transition home. In her role as a HR leader, Julie, has introduced thousands of staff members to the mission of Ranken Jordan and other great non-profits such as the music therapy organization, the Angel Band Project. This fairy godmother recently engaged her company to help grant over 100 holiday wishes for our patients. Last year, the Grants joined the Friends of Ranken Jordan Advisory Group and have taken their hero status to the next level – serving as Chairs for this year’s BEYOND Gala.