The Fry family began selling chocolate in 1759. By the 1820s they were using up to 39% of the nation's imports of cocoa beans. There is no evidence that they owned slaves or traded in enslaved people.

Keener brings a wealth of development and leadership experience to his new position. The impact UW has had on Keener’s life inspired him and his wife, Lisa, to establish the Keener and Lisa Fry Family ...