Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives (WUL).

Ron Binning is a WUL Hometown Hero, and he was nominated by Kelly Davis, Sharon McCullough and Marjorie Stoneman, “For his many years of supporting Whitewater public schools through his leadership in Whitewater YES For Education.”

Ron Binning has worked to share information about many referendums and has provided his expertise, knowledge and support in reaching out to the community about the impact and importance of our schools for our children and our community.  He served in several leadership roles, including most recently as treasurer. 

Ron is well-known for his statement, “Strong schools make a strong community.”

He has also served on a variety of nonprofits serving Whitewater and has dedicated much of his time to those efforts. In addition to volunteering at MakerSpace, Ron has reviewed Whitewater High School student portfolios, served on the Dean’s Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, volunteered on the Board of Directors of the Whitewater Grocery Co., and worked with youth golfers.

WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.   

Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com