about ron

Real-world experience, a creative mind, and a relentless focus on results...  

Ron's core competencies in business, leadership, and projects were forged hands-on. As the founder of nine businesses Ron has experienced, dealt with, and can discuss the inevitable challenges associated with new and growing companies first-hand.

In his management consulting firm The Mentor Group (established in 1988), he has advised and assisted in the launch of literally scores of companies, products, and services. 

On four occasions Ron has served as the interim turn-around executive for troubled firms. Called in by lenders, venture capitalists, or owners, Ron knows what it's like to lead organizations through adversity and successfully emerge.

Ron served as a VP in the Marketing Division in a Fortune 500 defense electronics company for 3 years. His responsibilities included managing a sales budget of $950M, an expense budget of $12M, and the administration of 36 world-wide field offices.

Before Ron turned 21, he had served 3 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, returned to his home state of Wyoming, and started his first business to finance a college education. He went on to own and operate firms in construction, distribution, manufacturing, telephony, and information systems.

The common denominator in Ron's diverse career has been his ability to bring people together, focus on results, and "harvest the wisdom of his colleagues." 

What others say about working with Ron Black

J. Sawner, Ed Options an in-depth discussion describing Ron's entrepreneurial skill, core values, competencies, and relentless approach to business success. This interview was conducted by Bill Metcalf (17:36)

C.D., Medical Diagnostics Co an operations manager  comments regarding the usefulness of Ron's project management training (0:58)

S. Miles, UCLA describes her experience working with Ron and the effectiveness of his real-world approach in a complex project environment

W. Johnson, Flagstaff Nordic Center describes to interviewer Bill Metcalf how Ron's creative approach to business has helped him deal with the challenges of entrepreneurship

J. Giheany, Genesys comments on the value of Ron's pragmatic time-management training (0:52)