Ronald Palmer has been an exemplary member of the Downriver community throughout his life, having been born and raised in Southgate, Michigan as well as electing to raise his children in Downriver area as well. His passion for precision and the pursuit of excellence were further ingrained while participating in sports throughout high school and college, as well as running his automotive manufacturing parts businesses.

In this capacity, Ron helped establish career tracks for his colleagues to enable them to learn and develop new capabilities to further their advancement. Always a continuum, Ron is also the Foundering member of two Downriver charter schools that provide for alternative public educational path for early learning thru high school.
An avid pilot, one of his passions has always to encourage others to stay vigilant and follow their dreams. For Ron, acquiring Halls Flying Services presents another opportunity to educate both staff and students utilizing the Career Track philosophy in the aviation world.