Ronald - The Person

Unlike the clown that bears the same name, Ronald does not have red hair or wear big shoes. He is similar in his involvement in various charities and non profit organizations.

A member of the prestigious High IQ Society, MENSA and Chairman of one of their Special Interest Groups (The Mensa Entrepreneur Mentors) Ronald remains dedicated to promoting education and growth through learning.

Ronald is an officer and member of a number of organizations including;  The Knights of Columbus, Order Souberain et Militare du Temple de Jerusalem (The Knights Templar), The National Football League Alumni Association (NFL), AARP, NRCC Business Advisory Council, NRCC House Majority Trust, The Inner City Fund and many other groups and organizations.

Born in Miami, Florida and presently living in Tampa, Florida Ronald has traveled to 56 Countries and done business in many of them.

His hobbies include: Reading, Writing, Fishing and Football.

Ronald has been honored with a number of awards over the years, the most recent include.

1995 Special Recognition for Promoting Democratic Reforms in Albania
         Pres. Sali Barisha

1997 Special Recognition for promoting African business Growth
         Pres. Mugabe African - African American Conference

2002 Appointed Grand Knight Officer of the Knights Templar

2002 The New Orleans City Council Proclamation

2002 Businessman of the Year

2004 The Ronald Regan Medal of Freedom

2005 Chairman of the Entrepreneur Mentors Group in MENSA

2005 Chairman of the Presidents Business Advisory Committee (Florida)

2006 Chairman of Congressman Gus Bilirakis Business Advisory Board

2006 The Congressional Medal of Freedom

Ronald McDonald:

business leader

Ronald McDonald has been active in the restaurant/hospitality industry for over 40 years. Opened the first Wendy's Hamburger unit in South Carolina for Dave Thomas...

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author

Ronald McDonald is author of "The Complete Hamburger - America's Favorite Sandwich". This fascinating book covers the story of fast food franchising in America along with the history of hamburger restaurants..

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philanthropist

Ronald McDonald is proud to be chairman of The Inner City Fund, Inc. - a 501c not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing housing for the physically challenged...

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