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87 Q4 2016 / CINEMONTAGE 87 Q4 2016 / CINEMONTAGE the many accomplishments that he's allowed me to nurture, and proud of the growth in me and in each and every one of my co- workers — because we've been able to take pride in what we do every day. I value Ron's honesty so dearly that I couldn't allow my son to submit his college application essay last year until we got Ron's feedback on it, which he took the time to read while vacationing with his family! Ron built a union house out of brick and mortar. We will continue to grow upon the solid foundation of his achievements. All of us — membership, staff and, luckily, me — have flourished under his protective wing. I'm looking forward to hearing of all the new adventures you get yourself involved in. Mazel Tov! Lisa Dosch Motion Picture Editors Guild Executive Administrator, 1996-present Guild Administrative Assistant, 1988-95 n When I think about Ron retiring, many things come to mind. I look back over the years with much sentimentality and I look toward the future also, trying to wrap my head and my heart around not having him around every day. His management style is to encourage the staff to have independent discretion over how we tackle our tasks day to day; he is by no means a micro manager. He treats us as professionals who know what we have to do, when we have to do it and what the end result needs to be. At the same time, he holds us fully responsible and accountable for assuring that we do our jobs and do them to the best of our abilities at all times. He allows for discourse, for our opinions to be heard and contemplated, even though he may ultimately overrule us — and most often has. He's a big presence, not exactly the kind of guy who just blends in. When he walks into the room, everyone knows it. What everyone likely doesn't know is how big his heart is. He has been my boss, my mentor, sometimes like an annoying big brother, and always my reliable counselor. It has been a true honor to have this professional partnership with Ron, as well as a completely unexpected side to that, full of much laughter, much collaboration and a deep sense of mutual respect. Ron has been such a profound part of my life for so long. And what has become the most gratifying part of working for him has been an affinity for one another that grew deeper over time — which frankly surprised us both a little bit. I will always be personally and professionally indebted to him. The membership of the Editors Guild owes a great deal of gratitude to Ron for his visionary leadership, his dedication and his immeasurable work in taking what was once a small LA County-based editorial local and creating a national guild with over 7,400 members. Beyond that, all of the members of the IATSE who are, or someday will be, participants in the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans — many who may not have ever heard of Ron — owe him an immense amount of gratitude for all his diligent work as a director of the Plans. He has made a difference in their lives and in their future retirement in ways they will likely never know or recognize, but those of us who have witnessed it first-hand know all too well. Ron has always said that a man can achieve great things if he doesn't mind who gets the credit. It will be my legacy to Ron to make sure that current and future members of Local 700 are reminded about what he achieved on their behalves, because really, in the end, Ron, you deserve a ton of credit. Cathy Repola Motion Picture Editors Guild National Executive Director-in-waiting Western Executive Director, 2010-present Assistant Executive Director, 1992-2010