Ronald K. Torrella

Ronald K. Torrella has extensive experience in both the arts and legal fields, currently serving as a Foundation and Corporate Relations Gift Officer at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance since September 1995, focusing on corporate and foundation fundraising while assisting faculty with research funding. Torrella's past roles include Research Administrator & Paralegal, where responsibilities involved securing funds for research, and Head Piano Technician/Chief Concert Technician at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, Torrella operates Torrella Systems, LLC, providing high-quality piano tuning, repair, and rebuilding services across Florida, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Legal Assistant Studies from Eastern Michigan University and degrees in Piano Technology and Piano Performance from Michigan State University and the University of Cincinnati, respectively.