As supreme treasurer of the Knights of Columbus, Ronald Schwarz oversees a variety of administrative departments at the Supreme Council office.
A certified public accountant, Ronald Schwarz worked as a divisional controller at Climate Control Group Inc., overseeing the financial operations of eight manufacturing plants. He also worked as a financial controller at SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure LLC.
Schwarz is a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, having joined the Order in 1977. He served as Oklahoma state deputy from 2013-2015, during which time his jurisdiction twice earned Circle of Honor status for membership and insurance growth. Prior to this, he served as state secretary from 2011-2013, state treasurer from 2009-2011 and state advocate from 2007-09. He belongs to St. Monica Council 11237 in Edmond and Father Joseph Tierney Assembly 2004, for which he served as faithful navigator.
He became supreme treasurer in September 2016.
Ronald and his wife, Janette, are the parents of two daughters.