Ron graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree. He and his wife Marla have co-owned a successful and busy retail pharmacy and raised 3 children who have grown into mature, fun-loving adults. After the diagnosis of MLC1 of his middle child, Ron became engaged with the United Leukodystrophy Foundation (ULF) and became a board member in 2007. He has served as the vice-president of the board for the last 7 years and effective January 1st 2023 assumed the presidency of the ULF.
