Received a special Appreciation Award from the National Fire Sprinkler Association for his work on behalf of the organization and in 2008 was named Fire Sprinkler Advocate of the Year by the American Fire Sprinkler Association
National spokesperson for Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, a non-profit, fire safety organization
The son of a building contractor, Ron left his successful marketing career to return to his roots of home improvement and refine his home improvement skills
Former home improvement editor for morning talk show "Good Morning America" and author of "Plumbing Made Easy" and "Electrical Made Easy․"
In 1978, founded antiques restoration workshop in San Francisco, Calif․, and became recognized as a master craftsman and woodworker
Considered a pioneer in reality-based, on-location, home improvement TV shows, hosting his first series, "The House Doctor," in 1989