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Robert Ridgley was educated at Cornell University and then at Harvard Law School. After graduation, he and his family headed out west for Portland, Oregon. He worked for many years in a law firm doing corporate law, including as outside counsel for the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals in the Northwest Region. After becoming CEO of Northwest Natural Gas Company, Ridgley joined the national board of directors for Kaiser in 1987. This interview focuses on the opportunities and challenges presented to Kaiser Permanente, especially in the 1990s, from the perspective of this board member. Approximately 3 hours, 45 minutes; video interview conducted by Martin Meeker.