Ron Winecoff, Chair

Originally from Mooresville, NC Ron spent a number of years in the insurance industry working for Hartford Insurance Group in the cities of Atlanta, Charlotte, Minneapolis, and Syracuse. He came to Franklin as the first full-time County Manager in 1969 serving until 1975. Relying on his background in the insurance industry, over the next twenty-five years Ron worked with Wayah Insurance, a provider of property and casualty lines. Ron is currently a broker with the Nikwasi Real Estate Group in Franklin where he lives with his wife Billi Black.

Ron received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Pfeiffer College. He has a history of service to the communities where he lives. He has served as Past President of the Franklin Rotary Club, with the Franklin Jaycees, as Past Chairman of the Macon County Industrial Commission, and with Angel Community Hospital (now Angel Medical Center). Ron has also served on the Board of Directors for Western NC Tomorrow and the Foundation Board of Southwestern Community College. He continues his commitment to the promotion of Macon County with his civic involvement.

Ron views his role as an advocate for the Foundation for Angel Medical Center and hopes “To assist Angel Medical Center to provide the best care possible to the citizens of Macon County and the surrounding area.”