Governor Ron Petersen's Bio

Ronald L. “Ron” Petersen, Sr.

Governor 2008-2009

District 6110

Spouse: Louise

P.O. Box 597

Carthage, MO  64836

H: 417-358-2090

W: 417-358-2648

C: 417-359-3417

F: 417-358-1278

ronsr@cbciradio.com  

Ron was born in Goodland, KS.  He has been married to Louise for 44 years.  She is also a Rotarian and serves as Office Manager at their Radio Stations.  They have five children and sixteen grandchildren.

Ron’s Radio Broadcasting career spans over 42 years with positions in the Joplin and Columbia, Missouri markets.  He has owned 95.1 MikeFM (KMXL-FM) & Fabulous 1490 (KDMO-AM) since 1990.  He served as President of the Missouri Broadcasters Association in 1986 and was honored by the association as the 2005 Distinguished Broadcaster of the Year.  He believes in “giving back” and has been active in church and community.  He presently serves as a trustee on the McCune Brooks Regional Hospital Board and Public Relations Committee of the Ronald McDonald House of the 4 States.  He has served on many other city and county boards.  His hobbies include wine making, outdoor cooking, woodwork & being with his Grandchildren.

 Ron joined Rotary in 1977 serving as a member of the Board of Directors, Sergeant of Arms, Vice President and President.  In 1998 his club awarded him with the 4 Avenues of Service Citation and the Rotarian of the Year.  He has served District 6110 as Assistant Governor for 4 years.  For the ‘08-‘09 Rotary year he will serve District 6110 as Governor.  He, his wife and oldest son, Ron Junior, are all Paul Harris Fellows.  Ron & Louise are Level 2 Major Donors to the Rotary Foundation.