Fairchild Record Search

You are here: Home » About

About

From The Founder

Comments by satisfied clients such as those represented throughout this site are the essence of Fairchild’s success. Our experienced staff knows and values you. We take pride in assisting you, meeting a deadline, making you look good, or just getting you out of the office at a reasonable hour.

Mark Twain said, “The secret to success in life is to make your vocation your vacation.” We spend a lot of time at work and satisfaction on the job is key. I know the staff at Fairchild works for you because you tell me that with your repeat business and your wonderful emails. For 30 years we’ve been here for you, and that is the kind of rock solid stability you can count on. Thanks for choosing Fairchild Record Search.

Founder | CEO

Renee C. Ries, President
renee@recordsearch.com

Renee C. Ries founded Fairchild Record Search in 1980. Ries hails from Freeman, South Dakota, and is an alumna of St. Martin’s University in Lacey, WA, where she studied English Literature.

An avid philanthropist and supporter of the Arts, Ries serves on numerous Boards of Directors in Thurston County, and volunteers her time for many local fundraising events. Ries is a Past President and a current Board Member of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the Downtown Olympia Rotary Club. She is on the SMU President’s Council, and the University of Washington Advisory Committee for the School of Music. She also participates in the Arts Alliance of Downtown Olympia and is a trustee for the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce.

Ries is active not only in her community, but on the national scene within her industry. She is an active member of the National Public Records Association, the Public Records Retriever Network, and the National Federation of Independent Business.