He holds a professional Master of Architecture degree from Montana State University. He started his career hand drafting in architectural and engineering offices, eventually moving on to CAD drafting as that technology became applicable. The skills and standards he learned hand drafting were later essential when operating a CAD machine. Ron was raised on a ranch in Montana, and has since lived and worked in Alaska, Washington (Bremerton), California, Fiji, and Singapore. He has specialized in the design of office buildings, schools, and health care facilities, and is licensed to practice architecture in Alaska and Washington. He is an avid sailor, is pursuing a private pilot license, and is currently restoring a 1946 Ercoupe in his garage.