Born and raised in Detroit, Ron is a local tax accountant who made the Hood River Valley home over 45 years ago. Before moving to the Hood River Valley, Ron spent years working in Yosemite National Park. Ron has served on the Thrive Hood River board for 40 years, including time as President. Today, Ron is actively involved in numerous community non-profit organizations, operates Muir Woods Tree Farm, travels extensively throughout the world (including such faraway spots as Nepal, Bhutan, Morocco, Vietnam, and Easter Island), and has been a vegetarian for over 51 years.