Ron

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Policing Credentials:

- 9 years with the Canadian Forces Military Police | Air Force

- Team Leader | C.F.B. Chilliwack Search & Rescue

- 31 years with the Vancouver Police Department | Retired as a Detective in 2004

- Chief Constables Award for Top Student | Recruit Class #41

- Deputy Chief Constables Award for Fitness Promotion within the V.P.D.

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Health & Wellness Credentials:

- Former President, Health Action Network Society

- Expert Presenter on the Safety of Nutritional Supplements | Parliamentary Sub-Committee

- Host | Co-Host of Croft Woodruff's 'Health Living' radio show | 1040am Vancouver

- Contributor to 'Alive Magazine' and 'Health Action Network Magazine'

​- Fitness Coordinator for the Vancouver Police Department | Testing and Program Development

- Fitness Class Instructor | 600+ Fitness Classes

- Fitness | Health courses at S.F.U., Capilano College, etc

- Numerous hours over the last 15 years, researching and attending doctor panels on health | nutrition

 

Health & Wellness Activities (General):

- 1st Place, Superstar's Obstacle Course, Corporate Cup

- Hawaii Ironman | One of the first 100 Canadians to complete this event

- Six marathons | Vancouver (4) & Hawaii (2)

- Two ultra-marathons (33 & 54 miles)

- V.P.D. Relay Team | 3 events - 4,500 km raising funds for the C.K.N.W. Orphan's Fund

 

Sporting Events at the World Police & Fire Games:

- Competed in the T.C.A. (Toughest Competitor Alive) Event | San Jose, California

- Cycled Vancouver to San Diego | 2,600 km in 16 days to attend World Police & Fire Games

- Bronze Medal in Field Archery | Memphis, Tennessee

- Bronze Medal in Field Archery | Memphis, Tennessee)

Personal:

- Married to Maggie for 16 years, with 2 sons and 1 step-son

- Avid New York Yankees fan since 1955

- Play Seniors Slow-Pitch and competitive Table Tennis

- Continue to research fitness and nutrition, which I have been doing for 40 years