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Where were you born and raised?
Plymouth, Michigan (Actually Ann Arbor... Plymouth had
no hospital then.)
When did you begin working at WAER?
1996. I came here from KPRG (Public Radio for Guam). I
started in public radio in 1985 as a volunteer at KSTK,
Wrangell Alaska.
What do you do at WAER?
I'm
responsible for how we sound and the smooth operation of the
station.
What was the most unusual job you ever had?
Removing bricks and soot from a smokestack knocked over by a
tornado for $1 an hour.
Why do you love public radio?
I
believe public radio still has a soul and that it can make a
difference.
What are your hobbies?
Music.
I play bass guitar (and some other instruments). I enjoy my
family, my
home and my pets. (Syrius, Ghost & Missy)
What is your favorite quote?
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other
plans." - John Lennon
"Now there's only two
things in life but I forget what they are." - John Hiatt |
After performing as a professional bass guitarist for many
years, Ron made the transition from musician to radio host in
1985. He got his start in public radio at KSTK in Wrangell,
Alaska, as a volunteer radio host. After a few years he
moved to Arcata, California, and worked at the Humboldt
State University radio station. Ron enjoyed working in
public radio and moved to Guam in the early 1990s to help
start a public radio station. Once KPRG was up and running
Ron saw a job opening at WAER and jumped at the
opportunity. He had heard of Syracuse University and the
location was appealing, so he took the job in 1996 and has
been at WAER ever since. 
