Ronald Zykan:  

I graduated in 1964, after graduation I entered a technicial school and graduated with an associates degree in automotive & diesel technology. I joined the Mo Army National Guard and was stationed in Ft Polk LA and Ft Sill OK. In November 1967 I married my wife Gail and we have been married for 47 years, have 2 daughters (Christine & Ronda) and a son Paul. I worked as a mechanic in auto dealers until 1973. I became a service manager, fixed operation director and service director (which included 2 yrs at a dealership in Roswell NM) until the fall of 2006. In 2007 I was hired by American Water as the fleet manager (Central States Region) , responsable for vehicle purchases, sale of out dated equipment & vehicles, CDL class A driver training and the control and operation of our 24/7 shop. I retired in June of 2013. We have 3 grandsons and 2 grand-daughters. We are in the process of moving to the San Antonio Tx area in the hill country. Gail and I have made numerous trips to other countries around the world and have enjoyed travel. As a youngster, I played music and sang in a local country band, I always enjoyed music. Since my retirement I have became active in writing songs (Country & Americana) that I hop...Expand for more