As a member of the APhA Staff from 1968 until 1998, he served the Association in many capacities. However, the one thing nearest and dearest to his heart; Ron devoted his untiring attention to improve the health and careers of pharmacists who suffer from Substance Use Disorders. During his career, Ron was instrumental in the development of Pharmacist Recovery Programs (PRNs) that assist pharmacists and student pharmacists who have become impaired by dependence on alcohol and other drugs. Due to Ron’s efforts, countless lives have been saved throughout the years. Ron was the first Pharmacy Section Leader at the University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies.