Ron Tumpowsky, our friend and longtime partnerships consultant, passed away on Friday, July 19th. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and two young sons.
As our team grieves for Ron and his family, we extend our thoughts to all of those who knew Ron. He was a much-loved member of our community, and his old-fashioned charm, dry wit, and kindness––above all, kindness––will be missed by uncountable colleagues and friends.
As we absorb this news, we will find ways to celebrate Ron together as a community, honoring his many contributions to the DLN, our industry, and our lives. As a first step, if you would like to share a memory of Ron for publication in The Quarterly, please send it to Hadley Keller at hadley@designleadershipnetwork.org.
Our Founder, Peter Sallick, who brought Ron into the DLN family, shares this tribute:
“Ron’s contributions to the DLN community cannot be overstated. Over the course of 12 years, his tireless development of our Partner program built one of the bedrock aspects of our organization and an essential part of our unique place in the design industry. From the outset, Ron had a clear vision of how to do something I had never seen done before and he made it happen. And beyond his accomplishments, I will miss his energy, loyalty, and friendship. His passing is very unexpected and a reminder to all of us to appreciate all that we have and be grateful for our families, friends, and colleagues. Please join me in honoring Ron and his work on behalf of all of us who are a part of DLN.”
Please join us in honoring Ron and extending all of our love, strength, and sympathy to his family. |