Ron Eppes is the Intel NM Community Engagement Manager.  He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Oklahoma Christian University and a Master’s Degree in Information Systems from Friends University despite struggling in 2nd grade math class.  He was an Automation Engineer at Intel for 12 years before changing to Corporate Affairs.  Ron holds leadership roles at several nonprofit organizations.  He has been married to his wife Peggy for 25 wonderful years (she would probably only agree to 22 wonderful years and 3, well just years); they have 3 children, a daughter in college and 2 grumpy teenage boys at Rio Rancho High School.