Before co-founding Hey Safe Space, Ron spent his career in leadership and executive positions in operations, product development, and transformational change in industries as diverse as healthcare, hospitality, engineering, and EdTech.
Along the way, he discovered a passion for helping people and teams thrive during times of transition. He leveraged that passion with turning around struggling operations and guiding large-scale transformations for companies like Nike, Amazon, and Capital One.
Ron's curiosity about why people succeed or struggle in change led him to earn his Ph.D. in Business Administration, focusing on the Behavioral Theory of Leadership. He went on to deepen his expertise by becoming certified in both leadership and brain-based coaching - bringing together the science of human behavior with practical, real-world strategies for lasting growth.
Today, he is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Fluence Pro, serves on advisory boards for leadership development startups, and is the Principal Coach for Hey Safe Space.
He lives in Austin, Texas with his husband and is proud to be actively involved in his local LGBTQIA+ community. Outside of coaching, you’ll usually find him working on home improvement projects, exploring one of Austin's many greenery spots for walking and hiking, and connecting with friends.
