This hardcover autobiography composed from conversations with Ron Harper, CEO, Harper Corporation of America, offers insight and reflections into his life. In it, Harper explores the fundamentals of what makes him "tick" by tracing the events of his early childhood years, his marriage to lifetime companion Katherine, their family life, and the career pursuits and challenges that have helped to shape who he is. Through his detailed narratives, Harper shares the secrets of his success and offers heartfelt advice and sage wisdom for readers. Peppered throughout the book is a compilation of photos that gives readers a visual trail of momentous events in Harper's life.
Initially the book was written to leave as a legacy for his children and grandchildren but Ron was encouraged to make it available to the industry, which he has agreed to do through the FTA. 100% of the proceeds from the book sales are being donated to the FFTA to service and enhance the Flexo in High Schools/Colleges program.
Ron Harper has been a longtime, active member of the Flexographic Technical Association. A frequent presenter at workshops and FFTA Forums, Ron has also served as a National FTA Workshop chair and on the FTA Board of Directors. Ron also established the Harper Corp. of America scholarship through FFTA, he chaired FFTA's "One Million In Two" fundraising campaign, spearheaded the first FFTA/TMLI Flexo in High School Program and was awarded the FTA Special Recognition Award for his efforts in national education endeavors. Ron also served as the national chair for Flexo in Education Program, sponsored/participated in initiation of International Phoenix Challenge Flexo in High School Competition and most recently Ron Harper was inducted into the FTA Hall of Fame.