Ronnie Ansley

Editorial Summary

(from candidate's website) Ronnie's Issues: Bio-fuels/Renewable Energy Sources Economy - Agriculture is the Key Education - Over 300 Careers in Agriculture Food Safety - Human & Animal/Pet Food Safety Ronnie's Experience: B.S. Agriculture Education - NC State University Master's Degree Agricultural Education - Clemson University National FFA Alumni President National Council for Agricultural Education (Board of Directors-Executive Council) Agriculture Sales Representative Eagle Scout Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Wake Teen Medical Services - Chairman American Farmer Degree State Farmer Degree Honorary State FFA Degree National FFA Board of Directors - Consultant Ronnie was born in North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Troy Ansley. The youngest of five children, Ronnie was raised in Gaston, North Carolina, a town of approximately 800 residents in the northeastern part of the state. His family’s home had no running water until he was age 5 and he never had an indoor bathroom until he attended college. Upon completing his undergraduate degree at NCSU in agricultural education, Ronnie worked as a sales representative selling livestock feed and health products. While working as a sales representative, Ronnie attended Clemson University and received a Master’s degree in agricultural education. After receiving his Juris Doctor in 1991, Ronnie returned home to North Carolina to establish his law practice, providing legal services to private citizens, juveniles, and indigent clients. Since a very early age, Ronnie has been active in the community. He is a former State FFA Vice President and continues to be active in the FFA through his sponsorship of the State FFA Creed Contest, leadership school scholarships, and other awards sponsorships. Currently, he serves as President of the National FFA Alumni Association and as State Vice President of the North Carolina FFA Alumni Council. Ronnie has been a life member of the FFA Alumni since the 1980s. For years, Ronnie has been an advocate of improving our children’s lives. He has been an active volunteer and sponsor of a number of children’s and youth programs in his community.