Ron was inducted on May 22, 2004 as the fourth member of the NMATA, Inc. Hall of Fame. He has joined previous inductees: L.F. "Tow" Diehm, Larry Willock, and Rich Gerrells. Ron graduated from Cibola High School. He then enrolled in the athletic training curriculum at the University of New Mexico graduating in 1980.

Ron joined West Mesa High School in the Fall of 1980 as Head Athletic Trainer and Health Education Instructor. Ron continued to serve as the Head Athletic Trainer at West Mesa High School through the 2001-2002 school year when he stepped down as Head Athletic Trainer to spend more time with his family. Ron continues as a faculty member at West Mesa High School. Ron has served the NMATA as Northern Representative to the Board of Directors and as Vice President. His duties as Vice-President included planning and conduction of the annual education Symposium of the NMATA, Inc.

We all wish to congratulate Ron on his induction into our association's Hall of Fame.