Ron is an executive marketer with a demonstrated history of working with the U.S. Armed Forces in attracting and retaining the next generation of American heroes. Through Maverick, Ron and his dedicated team conceptualize and execute immersive brand activations that attract and engage qualified recruit prospects. Ron's recent experience includes a stint as Vice President of Armed Forces Partnerships at iHeartMedia as well as Director of Brand Activation at VML (Wunderman Thompson) where he led experiential strategy for the U.S. Marines. Skilled in Account Management, Brand Strategy, Event Management, Sponsorship Activation, Branded Content Production and Experiential Marketing. Strong business development professional with a B.S. focused in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University where he was also a member of the Men's Basketball Team -- hence, the passion for all things sports.