PPA Vice President
Ron Nichols, M.Photog.Cr., API

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(From PPA.Com)  After 25 years in the studio, Ron now owns and runs Ron Nichols Digital Solutions (ronnichols.com), a consulting and software development company serving the photographic industry. His company designs software and training materials related to photographic workflow and efficiency. They also produce training and workflow products for some of the nation’s top photographers.

Ron also offers consulting services to studios, labs and software development companies. He teaches digital transition through in-studio seminars, at affiliate schools and at conventions. In addition, he is a PPA Affiliated National Juror, past chairman of the PPA Education Committee, a "Top Seven Master" in Michigan many times, and has earned Gallery and Masterpiece Awards along with PPA International Loan Collection Prints.

In 1998, Ron was also the recipient of one the highest honors bestowed by PPA, the National Award, given for service to advance the profession of photography.

Throughout his career, Ron has been active in local, state and national organizations. He has served in Professional Photographers of Michigan and on the PPA Education and MAC committees. He co-founded the Great Lakes Institute of Photography (GLIP) and served seven years as its director.

His philosophy of service is not limited to the photographic community but extends to that of the Grand Ledge community. He is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and lends a hand in many of the town's festivals and events.