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RON CARROLL'S BIO

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Ron Carroll received his formal education in Psychology and Art from Loyola University Chicago, but started his his career in technology. For over 15 years, he automated, trained and supported thousands of small businesses as computer engineer and marketing professional, and worked for such companies as IBM Corporation, Comdisco, Creative labs, Microsoft and Lynk (RBS) Systems. He also either held over 20 sales and technical certifications from.. Novell (ECNE), Microsoft (MCSE), Cisco, IBM, HP, Adobe, Apple..

Mr. Carroll is currently President and CEO of Get a Grip America Inc., but has started other companies
as well, including Eye to Mind Design, Business Information Group (BIG USA), and Chicago Cyber Cafes.

Get a Grip America operates locally (dba) as Get a Grip Chicago, and has has recently expanded to California and New York with Get a Grip SoCal (San Diego and LA), and Get a Grip New York.

Get a Grip America is a life-style oriented, educational and affordable social club for urban professionals to get a better grip on life while meeting new people, trying new things, and going new places in a fun, relaxed and green environment.

In addition to having vast business experience, Ron is a website designer, videographer, artist, musician, writer, ex all star athlete in over 7 sports, and Phd Candidate. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and has hosted hundreds of small business events, seminars, workshops, and worked trade shows across the United States, in Canada and Mexico.

773-592-6405 - ron@getagripchicago.com

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