Ron’s career is characterized by a passion for public service. His primary focus has been higher education administration but he has extensive experience in international development, environmental concerns, healthcare, and food-banking.
Ron served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda from 2015–2017 and was a business/agriculture advisor. Ron states, “Aside from marriage and parenthood, service in the Peace Corps has been a highlight of my life. It is satisfying when your work relates directly to your values.” He has also worked in Nicaragua and Haiti.
Ron has a Ph.D. in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. His administrative experience includes work at Carnegie Mellon University, Northeastern University, the Colorado School of Mines, and the City of Portland, Oregon. He is the proud father of four. His hobbies include fly fishing, biking, tennis, reading, and cooking,