Meet Ron Shaw: Founder and President

With a supportive family, including my wife Anthea, daughter Hannah, and stepdaughters Frances and Mikaela, I'm driven to make meaningful contributions both professionally and personally. My daughter Hannah is working on her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Toronto. My stepdaughter, Frances, practices medicine in Fort St. John, and Mikaela works in British Columbia.

For over three decades, I've served as Chief Administrative Officer in Ontario, with notable roles in Kincardine and Stratford. In these municipalities, I honed my expertise in municipal governance, finance, and administration, celebrating a combined 30 years of leadership.  As a single tier municipality, Stratford provided me the oppotunity to learn about all aspects of municipal service.

Throughout my career, I've been committed to advancing municipal management and governance. From instructing at Georgian College to serving in leadership roles in various municipal associations, I've been dedicated to promoting excellence and professionalism in local government.  I have been rewarded for my contributions with a Prestige award from AMCTO and an honourary life membership from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators. 

Beyond my professional endeavours, I'm deeply involved in community initiatives. Recognized with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, I've contributed to organizations like the United Way where I co-chaired a successful United Way campaing and the Huron Perth Centre for Children and Youth where I served as president. Currently, I serve as treasurer of the Rotary Club of Lion’s Gate and as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee for Rotary District 5040.  I will serve as District Governor in 2027-2028.