A collaborative and innovative thinker, Ron has shaped hundreds of hotels, resorts and brand initiatives for more than three decades with The Gettys Group.

He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has been quoted in numerous publications for his hospitality, design and branding insights. Ron received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois. He is affiliated with the Hospitality Advisory Council at DePaul University, School of Hospitality Leadership. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France; EM Lyon in Paris; Haaga Helia University in Helsinki, Finland; and Breda University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands.

In 2003, Ron was key in establishing the Hotel of Tomorrow® Project, an industry-leading think tank that brought together more than 100 companies to envision the future of hospitality. He is currently leading a new phase of this project aimed at addressing the new needs that have arisen for hospitality in 2020. His vision also led to the founding of our Interiors: Prototypical studio, previously known as Gettys One, and our Brand Experience studio, where he led brand creation and strategic thinking projects for boutique properties, large industry events, and global brands.

The Gettys Group is a hospitality-focused company dedicated to creating inspired moments that stay with guests and the defined details that enrich brands. For more than 30 years, we’ve guided developers, operators, and brands in the creation of meaningful and rewarding hospitality experiences around the world.

We are passionate about shaping the future of hospitality. The Gettys Group formed The Hotel of Tomorrow® Project as a global think tank to ideate and innovate the future of the hospitality industry. Over 300 leading thinkers came together: designers, students, manufacturers, owners and operators gathered virtually to create and review new concepts around safety, health and wellness, automation technologies, design innovation and sustainability. The successful collaboration has been featured in publications, webinars and podcasts including The New York Times, Forbes, Architectural Digest, Sleeper Magazine and more.