James Ronald "Ron" Ferrill is a Civil Engineer and Educator, retired from the E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co., after serving in a variety of engineering and management positions. A native Texan, Ron earned BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas – Austin, taught at the university, and also worked for the U.S. Geological Survey in his career.

In Rotary, Ron currently serves on the Zone 33 RLI Board of Directors - Vice Chair. He recently served on the Zone 33/34 Institute Executive Committee and as RI Zone Membership Coordinator. Currently, he is the Zone 33 Major Gifts and Grants Advisor.  In District 7570 (Virginia) he serves as District Grants Chair, District Secretary, and member of the District Rotary Foundation Steering, Strategic Planning, Training, and RI Awards Committees. He was District Governor in 1998-99.

Ron joined the Rotary Club of Martinsville in 1967, was Club President, and helped establish Rotary Club of Martinsville-Henry County. He is a Major Donor, PHF Sustaining Member, Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation, Charter Skelton Fellow, and recipient of the Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service. He is past Chair of the District Rotary Foundation Committee and former Assistant Governor. He was GSE Team Leader to Korea in 1997 and a delegate to the 2004 Council on Legislation.

He is involved in many religious and civic activities in Martinsville, including being an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, as well as former Chair of CONTACT Teleministry, Transportation Safety Commission, and Martinsville Planning Commission. Currently, he serves on the Martinsville City Council. Ron enjoys golf and is an accredited Rose Judge, Consulting Rosarian, and Master Gardener.  He and wife, Elaine, have a daughter, Allison, a son, Neill, and grandchildren, Leah and Reid.