Ron Krit is the National Director of Life & Legacy, at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Before joining HGF, Ron spent 15 years at the Jewish United Fund in Chicago. He was the Associate Vice President of Endowment Development. In his role, Ron created, managed, and implemented a marketing and communications plan to help grow a two-billion-dollar endowment. Additionally, Ron oversaw the Life & Legacy program in Chicago since it was launched and had the opportunity to work with the HGF Life & Legacy team. With his coworkers, the Chicago community raised more than $62 million for program participants. Prior to JUF, Ron worked in management consulting, marketing and training in different industries including banking and events. He values the Life & Legacy work and HGF mission deeply and is energized to expand the work and reputation that his predecessor, Arlene Schiff, built with her team. Ron is based in the Chicago suburbs where he lives with his wife and two boys. In his free time, Ron has run a wellness company for over 20 years and is an author.