Ron Mitchell is the Electrical Advisor for Benton REA running the Solar Program, Electrical Vehicle Program, Consulting Program, Commercial Lighting Program, Electrical High Safety Demonstrations, Special Community Events (National Night Out, Veterans Day Parade, Harvest Festival, Hogs and Dogs, Cool Desert Nights, Riverfest and many other events). Ron is a 40 plus year Inside Journeyman Wireman Electrician with a Washington State Electrical License plus a Washington State Electrical Administration License. Ron is the Electrical Administrator for the Benton REA’s Contractors License. Ron has been on Boards for the IBEW Inside Electricians Local #112 JATC, Pasco Little League and the West Richland Chamber of Commerce. He is presently on the Advisory Committees for Tri-Tech Electrical Program and the Pasco School District STEM/Robotics classes. Other activities include Coaching soccer, baseball, basketball in the Tri Cities for 16 years. Owned a local Hobby Store specializing in Radio Control cars, boats, hydroplanes, airplanes, helicopters. Roller skating, Hockey and Ice skating are presently something he enjoys with his sons and grandchildren for exercise.