Dr. Ron Sturgis

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Today's speaker is Dr. Ron Sturgis. Ron is a retired Navy Chaplain. He served 33 years in the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines. Ron currently teaches psychology and military resilience courses and is a subject matter expert for Liberty University online. During college summers, Ron was a ranger at Philmont Scout Ranch near Red River, New Mexico. Ron has a BS in Psychology from the University of West Florida, a Master of Divinity degree from New Orleans Seminary, a Master of Theology degree from Duke University and a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University. Ron is an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ and has extensive experience as a pastoral care giver in a myriad of venues.

Ron and Laura met 14 years ago and have been married 12 years. Ron enjoys spending time with Ronald and Laura and outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, tennis, and swimming and taking Ronald to his sports practices and games. Ron also enjoys riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle and playing guitar when he has spare time.

Ron loves living in North Georgia because he is able to do many of the activities he enjoyed as a ranger at Philmont Scout Ranch.