Top trainer's bio

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Ron Williams, a 14-Year, U.S. Air Force, Highly-Decorated, Desert Storm/Cold War Veteran (Aug. 2, 1990 – Feb. 28, 1991) is a Humanitarian, Community Servant, Business Owner & Restaurateur. After (6) years as the President/CEO of the Arizona Chapter of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, in June 2010, Ron became the Owner of Contacts to Contracts, LLC (a “verified” Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business). Former, 9-Year Equity Managing Partner/Owner/Operator of The Refuge Coffee, Food & Wine Restaurant) at Phoenix Sky Harbor Int’l Airport, Terminal 4). He’s an “Executive on Board” with, Non-Profit “Streets of Joy”. As Owner of Board Training, LLC, he also provides confidential Board Governance Training for Non-Profits. Ron excels in: Marketing, Strategic Partnering, Equity/Diversity Training, Business Development & Certification, and has an immense background in Human Relations & Social Justice. He effectively ran (3) Statewide Business Development Agencies in Arizona and possesses over (35+) years of military/private sector business experience, assisting firms in winning $100+ Billion Dollars in contracts

 *His other Executive Level Experiences include:

*U.S. Air Force Contracting/Purchasing & Procurement Officer (Federal, State & Local Contracts) *Executive Program Manager -Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Network (Arizona PTAC) *Executive Director - Arizona Native American Business Development Center (Native American MBDA) *Equal Opportunity Specialist - City of Phoenix - Business Certifications, and Liaison to the Mayor’s Human Relations Commission, and Outreach Team Leader for the Business Relations Section.    

*His other Executive Level Experiences include:

*U.S. Air Force Contracting/Purchasing & Procurement Officer (Federal, State & Local Contracts)

*Executive Manager -Arizona Procurement Technical Assistance Network (Arizona PTAC)

*Executive Director - Arizona Native American Business Development Center (Native American MBDA)

*Equal Opportunity Specialist - City of Phoenix - M/W/S/DBE Business Certifications, and Liaison to the Mayor’s Human Relations Commission, and Outreach Team Leader for the Business Relations Section.  

Ron’s Business & Community Awards include:

~ “Don Eagle NCCJ Humanitarian of the Year Award” – National Conference for Community and Justice 

~Finalist -“Community Advocate of the Year Award” - Black Chamber of Arizona 

~“Diversity Leadership Award” - Women in Transportation Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter 

~Martin Luther King Jr. “Living the Dream Award”- Phoenix Human Relations Commission

~“Minority Business Advocate of the Year” – Arizona Minority Business Enterprise Center operated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, funded by the Minority Business Development Agency 

~One of “100 Men Impacting Supplier Diversity” in the United States; National recognition in the October 15, 2006 edition of Minority Business USA National Magazine. 

~Most Influential Business Leader - Business Journal - Arizona’s “Power People”, Power Magazine. 

~Induction into the Inaugural “2008 MLK Advocate of Equality Hall of Fame” by the National Bar Association Arizona Diversity Pipeline Program Inc. 

~Finalist - "Director of the Year Award"  – from the Organization for Non-Profit Executives

~"Outstanding Community Advocate of the Year Award" – Salt River Project; Named a Supplier Diversity All Star for Dedication & Commitment to the development of diverse businesses

~"Legacy Award" - United Latino Business Coalition (ULBC) Excellence in Business Awards

~"Community Partnership Award" - Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC-West)

~“100 Influential People of Minority Economic Development” in the United States; as published in the National Magazine “Minority Business USA”

~Veora E. Johnson Spirit of Unity Award for “The Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion” - East Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee

~“Entrepreneurial Success Award” – The Black Chamber of Arizona

~“Salute to Service Award” – AGC Collector’s Club of Arizona

~”Veteran Impact Award” – The National Veterans Opportunity Coalition

~Dr. MLK Jr., Calvin C. Goode – “Lifetime Achievement Award”- Phoenix Human Relations Commission

~”Productive Business Community Game Changer Award”–iChange Nations Productive Business Summit

~Veteran Medical Leadership Group – “Desert Storm/Cold War Award Honoree” - U.S Air Force Veteran

~Chief Kenneth Ray Hill - ”Armed Services Award” – Chandler Men of Action, 10th African American Banquet 

CURRENTLY: *Volunteer President - HEROZONA Foundation. *Chairperson – Arizona MLK Jr. Celebration Committee Events/Activities. *Chairperson - City of Mesa Human Relations Advisory Board. *Community Advisory Board Member, Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA). *Expert Advisor - “The World’s Best Connectors”. *Board Member – Visit Mesa & (Chairperson - Visit Mesa Board Development Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee). Board Vice President – Mesa Regional Foundation, for Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion. Member - Mesa Police Department - African American Advisory Board PAST: *Founder - The National Veterans Opportunity Coalition. *2-Year Board President - (8 Years Total Board Member) - Child Crisis Arizona Board. *Founding Board Member – AZ Dream Builder Foundation. *Member – Arizona Hates Crimes Task Force. Board Member - Arizona Attorney General’s African American Advisory Group. A highly sought out Speaker and Singer/Vocalist.