Eleanor Lister was born in New Orleans and grew up in Metairie, LA and is an alumna of Louisiana State University. Chuck Lister, an alumnus of University of Oklahoma. was Born in Chicapee, MA and lived all over the U.S., growing up as an Air Force brat, and ended up in Oklahoma City before moving to California. Chuck and Eleanor moved to Riverside in 1987.
 
Eleanor: Chuck has been affiliated with UCR off and on since the late 80's. He is a graduate of the business school's Executive Management course.
Chuck: Eleanor completed the paralegal course at UCR Extension in the 90's.
 
Eleanor: A few years ago, Chuck met a UCR athletics staff member and we started going to the baseball games, then basketball. 
Chuck: We then met the basketball coach who asked Eleanor to be a member of the board. 
 
Eleanor: We joined the UCR Athletics Association because it's local and helps us get more involved in the community. We enjoy sporting events. 
Chuck: The coaches and student athletes work hard to compete and win and we wanted to do what we could to help them achieve their goals.       
 
Eleanor: Our vision for Highlanders Athletics is to be competitive in the Big West Conference and from there win some championships. 
Chuck: We want to see student-athletes graduate and take what they have learned on the court/field and in the classroom and apply it to their careers and daily life.
 
Eleanor: It is important for us to support Highlander Athletics because student-athletes will be our leaders for tomorrow. Athletics is often an introduction to a university as a whole. 
Chuck: Athletics builds a culture for the university and the surrounding community. We are proud to attend UCR events and spread the word to our friends and acquaintances.