Ron Williams

Ron Williams has a diverse professional background in scientific and regulatory affairs, primarily within the agricultural and beverage industries. Currently serving as a volunteer at Georgia Aquarium since December 2023, Ron's previous roles include significant positions at The Coca-Cola Company as Director of Corporate Scientific and Regulatory Affairs from October 2012 to April 2019, and as Stewardship Manager and Research Scientist at Syngenta Crop Protection from August 1994 to September 2012. Ron initiated and implemented strategies for issue management and product stewardship, providing technical support on environmental and health topics. Early career experience included a role as Associate Research Scientist at Rhone Poulenc AG Co, focusing on analytical methods for agricultural chemicals. Ron holds a BS in Chemistry from Furman University, an MS in Textile and Polymer Chemistry from Clemson University, and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Wake Forest University.