Gregory Ritz - Treasurer - US Army

Born and raised in Newark, NJ, Gregory Ritz relocated to the area in

1963. He graduated from Bishop Egan High School in 1969 and earned an Associate Degree in Business from Pierce Junior College, where he served as President of Sigma Gamma Omega Fraternity. After working as a credit administrator for a year, he was drafted into the U.S. Army in June 1972. Gregory served as a Company Clerk at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, before being assigned to Command Headquarters in

Stuttgart, Germany. He earned the Army Commendation Medal for

meritorious performance of duty as a Private Association Clerk and was

discharged in June 1974 as an SP4.

 

Following his military service, Gregory earned a BS in Business

Administration and an MBA in Finance from Rider University, graduating

magna cum laude. He became a Certified Public Accountant, passing the

exam on his first attempt, and built a 40-year career in accounting

and finance, retiring in 2014 as CFO. He has also served as Finance

Officer for American Legion Post 317 in Yardley.

 

Gregory joined the Guardians of the National Cemetery Honor Guard in

2018 and currently serves as Treasurer. As Treasurer, Gregory ensures

The Guardian Foundation conducts its financial affairs with

accountability and transparency. He assists the Board in maintaining a

fiduciary responsibility to the financial supporters of the Guardians

organization and is deeply committed to supporting the Guardians’

mission, strengthening the organization’s ability to honor veterans

and preserve their legacy through dedicated service.