The Central Coast business community is mourning the death of one of its own.
Ronald (Ron) Sharpe passed away suddenly after a short illness.
He was a former Director and Life Member of the Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC).
Chamber President, Rod Dever, said Sharpe gave extraordinary service to the then Gosford Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (now Gosford Erina Business Chamber) reaching back many years.
He served as a Board Director under Past President(s) Louise De Martin, Rod Dever and Alison Vidler until 2017.
He held several advisory and support positions including his role as the Chamber Officer representing the former Gosford and now Central Coast Council Traffic Committee for many years.
“In addition to his work representing business and being a successful businessperson in his own right, Ron made a significant contribution to our city,” Dever said.
“In January 2005, Ron was named Citizen of the Year for the City of Gosford.
“On Australia Day, 2006, he was awarded an Order Of Australia Medal (OAM) in recognition of his service to the community of the Gosford region through a range of service and social welfare organisations.
“Ron remained actively involved in the Chamber, well beyond his official period of recorded service and was always a strong but sound voice for business in the city.
“Ron was a dedicated husband and father, and on behalf of all of our members, I would like to express our deepest condolences to his wife and his family and friends.
Source:
Media release, Jul 4
Rod Dever, President GEBC