Ron Willson served as the first President of Miami Valley Golf in 1994 and 1995 and was one of the primary drivers behind the formation of Miami Valley Golf, playing a role in establishing the organization. 

Ron was a lifetime sales representative in the golf industry and a Lifetime Member of Miami Valley Golf Club. He later retired from NCR Country Club, where he continued his involvement in the game he loved. 

A graduate of Chaminade High School (1967) and the University of Dayton (1971), Ron was an avid University of Dayton basketball fan, golfer, and longtime member of the Miami Valley golf community. 

Ron passed away on October 22, 2016, at the age of 67. He was survived by his wife Kitty and sons Jonathan and Ryan.