Ron is currently a Director with APCO Canada, Past President and Lifetime member. Educated in Communications Technology, he has worked as a Sr. Field Technician, Subject Matter Expert, Systems Specialist and Trainer in telecommunications with Bell Cellular, Motorola, Unitel and AT&T. Moving to Manitoba; he shifted to work as a Paramedic with the North Eastman and Interlake Regional Health Authorities.

After a career changing back injury, Ron returned to apply his Paramedic experience with a focus on Communications. He holds several instructor and communications specific certifications, is an active member of NENA, The Canadian Coalition for NG9-1-1 and served as Quality Assurance Lead for the design and implementation of the City of Winnipeg’s P25 public safety radio system.  Ron is also a founding member of the Collaborative Coalition for International Public Safety. He is currently employed as Director of Special Projects, 9-1-1 Communications with the City of Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.