Release from Football Manitoba-Football Manitoba is pleased to announce that Ron East has accepted the role of Executive Director.[East replaces Rob Berkowitz who is currently the executive director of the Jewish National Fund]

Ron graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Education degree with a major in physical education.

Prior to accepting this position, Ron served as Director of Development, Marketing and Programming at The Manitoba Lung Association as well as serving as Executive Director of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University.  Ron brings experience and a proven track record of success in non-profit leadership, which will be invaluable in meeting our goals and objectives.

Most recently Ron was recognized for his many accomplishments in the field of Amateur Wrestling and was inducted to the Manitoba Jewish Athletes Sports Wall of Honour.  Ron is a former Canadian amateur wrestling champion, provincial wrestling coach and Manitoba Amateur Wrestling Association Vice President.