In our latest Member Spotlight, we are proud to feature Ron Barden, a man whose life reflects the Rotary motto of Service Above Self through both his professional expertise and his dedicated volunteerism.

Ron’s journey with our club began in 2017. Having been a member of another club previously, Ron followed Louise to our group and was officially sponsored by Bill Mulkey. Since joining, Ron has carved out a vital niche for himself, most notably through his work first with the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP), supporting international student exchange and goodwill. Ron has also served as a director at large and as the First Dude under his wife Louise's term as president. And he's a regular volunteer at Anchor Place.

Ron’s professional background is as distinguished as his Rotary service. After serving 24 years in the Navy and retiring with the rank of Captain, he transitioned into a stellar career in academia. He was an Associate Professor of Accounting at Georgia State University until 2004, spent a year as a visiting professor at Mercer University, and since 2012, has served as a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Accounting at Clayton State University.

Beyond the classroom and the club, Ron and Louise are seasoned travelers, having attended several District Conferences and two International Conventions. When he isn't balancing the books or attending meetings, you can likely find Ron indulging in his favorite hobbies: fishing, relaxing at their beach house, or sharing his gift of singing.

Please join us in thanking Ron for his leadership and for being such an integral part of our Rotary family!