Ron's educational background includes Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Master of Architecture 1985; Cambridge University, Cambridge/Harvard Exchange Program, 1984; University of Rhode Island, BA English, 1974. Ron has directed the design, planning and management of hospitality projects worldwide, including the following projects: OQYANA World First, Dubai, UAE; Kuwait Villas, Kuwait City; Bardessono Inn & Spa, Napa Valley, CA; Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Hyatt Regency Vizag, India; Club Palau Resort, Palau; Mulia Resort, Bali; and the Sacred Heart Medical Center of Springfield, Oregon, USA. Ron is the Executive Design Director of think. and his leadership has included contracting and oversight of worldwide leaders in Interior Design, Structural, MEP, and Lighting Engineering Design. With this multi-disciplinary approach to design delivery, Ron also maintains a role of design leadership for all projects. Ron's career includes 17 years of senior leadership at WATG as Senior Vice President, Board Member, Managing Director of WATG's Honolulu, HI office, and Founding Director of WATG's Seattle, WA office. Ron is a member of NCARB, he is registered in Washington, Hawaii, and Massachusetts.
