Brian J. Ratner

Director/Board Member at

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc.

68 year

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Brian J.
Ratner is currently the Executive Director at Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. and Director at Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.
He is also a Trustee at Case Western Reserve University, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc., and a Member of International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Previously, he was the Director & President-Forest City Texas at Forest City Enterprises LP in 2011 and Director & Executive Vice President at Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. from 2001 to 2018.
He was also an Associate at K&L Gates LLP from 1983 to 1987.
Ratner received his undergraduate degree from George Washington University and his graduate degree from the University of Puget Sound.

Brian J. Ratner active positions

Companies	Position	Start
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum and hall of fame company	Director/Board Member	-
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Serves the global retail real estate industry	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is a central organization dedicated to supporting and sustaining a vibrant Jewish community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and beyond. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. It connects donors to over 85 local and international organizations, fostering Jewish identity, education, culture, and communal well-being. The federation offers a wide range of programs and services for all ages, including PJ Library, One Happy Camper grants, travel opportunities, and family-oriented events like Tot Shabbat. It emphasizes community security, advocacy, leadership development, and crisis support, partnering with major Jewish agencies worldwide to address challenges such as antisemitism and to build sustainable Jewish life. The federation encourages active community involvement and intergenerational legacy giving through philanthropic societies, planned giving options, volunteerism, and public policy efforts. Resources such as a community directory, event calendar, impact reports, and newsletters help keep members informed and connected.	Director/Board Member	-
Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music groups	Director/Board Member	-
Case Western Reserve University Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Brian J. Ratner

Companies	Position	End
K&L Gates LLP K&L Gates LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	1986-12-31
FOREST CITY REALTY TRUST INC	Director/Board Member	-
Forest City Enterprises LP Forest City Enterprises LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate property investment services	Director/Board Member	-

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Forest City Enterprises LP Forest City Enterprises LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate property investment services	Finance
George Washington University George Washington University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Case Western Reserve University Case Western Reserve University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Puget Sound University of Puget Sound Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music groups	Consumer Services
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum and hall of fame company	Consumer Services
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Serves the global retail real estate industry	Finance
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is a central organization dedicated to supporting and sustaining a vibrant Jewish community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and beyond. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. It connects donors to over 85 local and international organizations, fostering Jewish identity, education, culture, and communal well-being. The federation offers a wide range of programs and services for all ages, including PJ Library, One Happy Camper grants, travel opportunities, and family-oriented events like Tot Shabbat. It emphasizes community security, advocacy, leadership development, and crisis support, partnering with major Jewish agencies worldwide to address challenges such as antisemitism and to build sustainable Jewish life. The federation encourages active community involvement and intergenerational legacy giving through philanthropic societies, planned giving options, volunteerism, and public policy efforts. Resources such as a community directory, event calendar, impact reports, and newsletters help keep members informed and connected.	Commercial Services
K&L Gates LLP K&L Gates LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Functions as a real estate investment trust	Finance