Ronald Eugene Keller

RON KELLER
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Ron Keller from Millersport, Ohio, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of
Lions Clubs International at the association’s 104th International Convention, June 24 through
June 28, 2022.
Director Keller has more than 35 experience as a government administrator and event
coordinator. He is currently retired. He last served as Cultural Arts and Events Manager for the
City of Columbus where he managed city staff, drafted city legislation, oversaw purchasing of
equipment and supplies for events, and served as a liaison to civic and community leaders in
Columbus’ urban neighborhoods. One of his most notable projects was redesigning a public
subsidy mechanism to make it easier for minority nonprofits to apply and receive city services
within their neighborhoods.
He joined the Millersport Lions Club in 1979 with a desire to help better this small, rural
community. Since then he has held a number of offices within the association including GST
coordinator, multiple district council chairperson, US/Canada Lions Leadership Forum host
chairperson and Lions centennial celebration coordinator. He was a member of the Central Ohio
Lions Eye Bank Operating Board and since 1990, he has served as general chairman for the
Millersport Lions’ Sweet Corn Festival.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including
multiple International President’s Awards, International President’s Certificates of Appreciation
and an International President’s Leadership Award. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones
Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Keller is active in numerous professional and
community organizations. He is a past president of the Walnut Township Board of Education and
Millersport Board of Public Affairs. Additionally, He has been a board member of the Ohio
Festivals & Events Association and the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Amusement Ride
Safety Board.
Director Keller and his spouse, Kitty Lea Keller, who is also a Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow,
have three children and seven grandchildren.