Congratulations to Ron Thomas Sr., founder and Chairman of Rona Homes in Pataskala, Ohio, who is selected for induction into the RV/MH Hall of Fame this coming August. Ron Sr.’s contributions to the industry have been outstanding.  

Ron Sr. founded Rona Homes in 1969, a dealership he has successfully handed down to his son Ron Thomas Jr. He has developed, owns, co-owns and operates communities, and has volunteered many hours to our industry.

Some of his accomplishments have been: 

	OMHA President in 1980
	One of two lifetime Board Members of OMHA
	Chaired at one time or another EVERY OMHA committee (until 1995)
	President’s award
	Current OMHA PAC Chairperson
	Current President of Midwest Manufactured Housing Federation
	Current Ohio Delegate to the Manufactured Housing Institute in Washington D.C.

Although Ron Sr. has made many contributions, his most notable could be that he has always stayed on top of the critical issues facing our industry at both a state and national level.  Ron Sr.’s passion for excellence and desire to bring affordable housing to the citizens of Ohio and America has made a positive impact on our industry.

Tim Williams, Executive Vice President of OMHA said, “I have the privilege of working closely with Ron on industry matters for more than a decade.  Ron has unique insight combined with a total commitment to everything he touches.  Ron is grounded in the values that I admire.  His dedication and loyalty to our industry is unmatched.  Ron’s leadership and advice has been invaluable in so much of what OMHA has accomplished.  I personally rely on his counsel routinely.  He is my “go to” man and a good friend.  Recognition of Ron Thomas’ incalculable contributions to the MH industry is long overdue.  The RV/MH Hall of Fame selection of Ron Thomas Sr. is a tremendous tribute to an extraordinary career and man.  Congratulations Ron!” 

The RV/MH Heritage Foundation Hall of Fame induction will be in Elkhart, Indiana, on Monday August 6, 2007 beginning at 5:30 PM.  For more information call 800-378-8694. 

Stop by Rona Homes at 12000 Broad Street SW in Pataskala to congratulate Ron.