Ron was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After graduation from Portland Union Academy, he and his family moved to California. Ron received his B.S. degree in accounting from California State University, Fresno.

Ron’s long career in finance spans his time as Vice President/Controller for Guarantee Savings and Loan, controller in the home/health department at Saint Agnes Hospital, Business Manager for Fresno Adventist Academy, and finally as controller at Shaw West Industries, Inc., until his retirement.

Ron’s association with Sunnyside began in 1987 just two weeks after we organized as a church. He was asked to be our Treasurer, where he faithfully has served ever since.