Ron was born in Leominster, Massachusetts and moved to Canada in 1968. Ron holds a B.Comm from St Mary’s University, Certificate of Biblical Studies from Prairie Bible Institute, CGA, BC and Canada, CPA, BC and Canada. Moved to Mission in 1981 to begin work as an Accountant. Awarded with Freeman of the City, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, President’s Award Chamber of Commerce, Harold Clarke Award CGA, Paul Harris Award Rotary. He is a founding member of Rotary Midday, Founding President of Mission Foodbank Society, Director and Treasurer of St. Joseph’s Food Bank, and Director and Treasurer of Fraser House Society. Ron has also been involved in various other boards and committees over the years in Mission.