Born in Victoria, Ron was dragged up island, kicking and screaming away from friends, up to the Qualicum Beach area when he was 9. He would spend 20 years up island fishing with his Dad, biking, riding horses with his Mom. He would trade his horse eventually for a motorbike which allowed him to explore the local lakes, rivers and woodlands. A childhood he looks back upon as the most wonderful way and place to grow up. The island’s nature is a cornerstone to Ron’s life. He is an active photographer and Scuba Diver in his off time and he is passing along his passions to his two children. Ron started in the car business in 1996 after several years of building houses and building BC Parks at the suggestion of his mother. The auto industry has been a solid path for Ron over the past 25 years. ”My time at Howie’s has been some of the best years spent so far, heading into my second decade here. Being a family run store that is hands on daily by Howie himself, makes it a nice place to come everyday." Asked for a favourite quote, Ron refers to somebody from his construction days who said ”If you haven’t got time to do it right the first time, when are you going to find time to do it again? “