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Ron currently serves as the Director of Training for the Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship and Education Trust. In his capacity as Training Director, Mr. Pinegar is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the State Training Center as well as providing effective education and training to apprentices, journeymen and contractors of the organized electrical and telecommunications industry located throughout the state of Iowa. Ron lives in Mitchellville with his wife Connie they have two grown children and two grandchildren. He grew up in the Des Moines area, attended and graduated from the Southeast Polk Community School District. Ron brings over 35 years of management experience to the Trust from both from the private and public sectors. Some of his training and education includes: certified Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker (Local #45) with additional course work and certificates though, Iowa State University, North Carolina State University and DMACC. Rich holds the position of Assistant Director for the apprenticeship. He is responsible for the coordination for veterans and unemployment benefits, interviews, etc. Rich grew up and graduated from Archie High School, Archie MO in 1972. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1974 and retired after twenty years attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was responsible for managing offices, career counselor and was the Top Secret Control Officer in many of his commands. During his naval career, he spent a total of eighteen years overseas, living in Japan, Cuba, Great Britain, Iceland and Italy.