Ron Klinger
About Ron Klinger
Ron Klinger serves as the Vice President of M&A Integration Onboarding at Meriplex, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in academic coaching, motivational speaking, and leadership development, with a background in education and operations across various institutions.
Work at Meriplex
Ron Klinger serves as the Vice President of M&A Integration Onboarding at Meriplex, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the integration of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new entities within the organization. His experience in this area contributes to the strategic growth and operational efficiency of Meriplex.
Education and Expertise
Ron Klinger earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education, Social Studies, and Spanish from Bowling Green State University, completing his studies from 1991 to 1996. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University between 1996 and 1998. Klinger has expertise in utilizing Insights Discovery for team building and leadership development, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Background
Klinger has a diverse professional background, including significant roles in education and coaching. He worked at Texas A&M University at Galveston as the Director of Academic Enhancement from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he served as an Instructor in the Management and Leadership Certificate Program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake from 2004 to 2018. His experience also includes a role as a Certified Trainer with the Positive Coaching Alliance from 2016 to 2021.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ron Klinger has engaged in various initiatives that focus on academic and career coaching for high school and college-aged students. He has also contributed to the community as an Advisory Board Member-Volunteer for the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For since 2012. His involvement in motivational speaking and delivering keynote addresses on work-life balance and purpose-driven results reflects his commitment to personal and professional development.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Klinger held several positions that contributed to his extensive experience. He was the Director of Operations at Express Employment Professionals in 2014 and worked as the Associate Director of Educational Programs for the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in 2003. Additionally, he hosted and produced the Unleashed Radio Hour on WIND Radio-Salem Communications from 2014 to 2017.