Byron is a New Jersey native but grew up in the south and attended college at Florida State University graduating with a BBS degree in Marketing. He and Jeff Hodge were roommates at college and when both graduated they came to work with HE Hodge Co. Byron started with the firm in 1986 with the sales division and has been a dominant force in the institutional equipment industry. His sales abilities are unequaled and admired by many. He has garnered numerous accolades from customers and manufacturers alike and has been the top producer for HE Hodge Co for over 16 years by building rock solid relationships with his clients. Not only does he give quick and top quality customer service but Byron invests himself and his family on a personal basis with his clients. He has made many lifelong friends through his business practices which is the ultimate goal for any successful salesman!

Ron currently hails from the city of Milton after spending his childhood in Snellville.  After graduation from Brookwood High School, Ron attended the University of Georgia and earned a double degree in Insurance and Risk Management and Management Information Systems.  Upon graduation Ron started his career with Chastian Davis Insurance Agency and within two years became Vice Persident of the company.  Soon after, an opportunity to purchase an automobile transmission repair business was seized and Ron operated the business for a decade and ended up selling the real estate and business in 2001.  In 2001, Ron started working for H.E. Hodge Company as a Project Manager and then a year later, as a Sales Representative covering the N. W. part of Northern Georgia for eight years.  On a personal side, Ron has been married for nearly 20 years to his wife Tami, and has 3 children.  He enjoys coaching football, softball & baseball, attending North Point Community Church, and serving on the board of the Milton Mustangs.