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Chapter 12 – About The Authors

Chapter 12
About The Authors

My wife Alice and I have been married since 1978 and have
shared many dreams, experiences and adventures as we traveled
around the world. Our books and DVD’s are one of those “Dream
Come True” events that has been nurtured over the past decade
and made possible through our shared interest in knowing the
history surrounding our home environment, Halifax Country.
Ron is:

 A 43-year resident of Volusia County, is a professional
electronics design engineer, software design engineer and
recent Information Technologies Manager.

 Engineering technical writer (written over 200 electronics
equipment books and computer related user guides).

 Currently a semi-retired web developer, graphics designer
and publisher.

 Active board member Ormond Beach Historical Society and
member of several other local historical organizations.

 Author/co-author and publisher of seven Ormond Beach
history books since 2006.

 Re-enactor and presenter of Ormond/Daytona Beach
history for schools, churches, businesses, clubs and
resorts.

 Film (DVD) developer and producer for several Ormond
and Daytona history related projects.

Volusia County has been our home since the early 1970’s and we
have sought out many events in both east and west Volusia as
progress has both enriched and disregarded our historical past.
We have watched and participated in activities bringing such
structures as DeBary Hall back from near ruin. We have attended
art festivals on the wooden verandas of the grand Hotel Ormond,
before its demolition in 1992. We have developed re-enactment
programs for all age groups and have been fortunate enough to

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