Background
West, Ronald Louisiana Vera was born on June 11, 1948 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Henry and Endiak Julia W.
West, Ronald Louisiana Vera was born on June 11, 1948 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Henry and Endiak Julia W.
Bachelor of Arts, Shaw College, 1971. Master of Arts, Wayne State University, 1973.
Counselor, assistant district supervisor Michigan Department Education, Bureau Rehabilitation, Detroit, 1971-1977. With Michigan Department Mental Health, Southgate Regional Center, 1977-1983, counselor, assistant district supervisor, 1977-1981, program director, 1981-1983. Assistant secretary administration Kiwanis International, since 1983.
Director alternative living services, member of advisory council Bureau Rehabilitation Past chairman and board member Riverview (Michigan) Zoning Board of Appeals, secretary to building commission, since 1978.
Chairman project sales Downriver council Boy Scouts American, 1978-1981. Board directors Young Men's Christian Association, Downriver branch.
Member Riverview (Michigan) Zoning Board of Appeals, secretary to building commission, since 1978. Member American Personnel and Guidance Association, National Rehabilitation Association, Michigan Rehabilitation Association (director) since 1972), Detroit Rehabilitation Association (past president), National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Great Lakes Region Rehabilitation Counseling Association (past president), Michigan Rehabilitation Counseling Association (past president), American Association Mental Deficiency, Omega Psi Phi. Club: Kiwanis (past president, past lieutenant governor Michigan District 1981-1982,Kiwanian of Year award 1981).
Married Linda Marie Ronse, February 27, 1975. Children: Shelley Lynn, Julia Lea.