Ron Lunn has attained a Bachelors of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety from Suffield University, an Associate of Science degree from Massasoit Business College, and a Certificate in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Chicago Technical College, and. He began his career with as a mechanical and electrical engineer in the automotive industry.

Ron has over fifteen (15) years of human resources management, including responsibility for EH&S. He has worked in a variety of industries including: foundry, steel manufacturing, shipbuilding, telecommunications, plastics, and mass production, automotive parts manufacturing.

Mr. Lunn is a trainer in the field of Disaster and Spill Response, Emergency Preparedness, and NCDOT Hazardous Materials Transportation. Ron is an active member of the Disaster Action Team for the American Red Cross as well as a member of the Local Emergency Response Committee (LEPC), Johnston County Pandemic Committee, and has worked with State, County and Local Emergency Agencies during natural disasters.

Ron has extensive training and development expertise, and has participated in lean manufacturing and ISO quality, environmental and safety certification implementation.

Ron has managed the safety, health and environmental programs of diverse industrial and business clients and has had responsibility for all compliance matters, including EPA, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, DOT, and employee training requirements.

Ronald Lunn was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts. His art career began at the age of seven when he sat quietly watching his uncle paint in his Cape Cod studio. He sold his first painting of the ocean at the early age of nine. After high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and painted and drew the majestic scenes of California’s mountains and seascapes. After his discharge he returned home to his Cape Cod roots to attend Massasoit Community College where he received a strong classical education in drawing and painting. In 1978, he entered the world of exhibiting his works in several art galleries in New England. After which, he furthered his training at Bridgewater State College, studying to become a High School Art Teacher. He has won numerous artistic awards throughout his career, including Best of Show, first and second place finishes.

Though he works primarily in oil and pencil, his images are sharply defined. Like much of his work, they are a reflective look at life of the sea and the country. His images of dilapidated barns, vivid mountain scapes, fields, streams, and seascapes continue to be the subject matter of his artwork. His paintings and drawings are on display in many private and corporate collections, along with art galleries/gift shops throughout the United States, Germany, and France among others.

He moved to Ohio where he married and resumed his art career. Now he and his wife have moved to North Carolina where they started a mini-horse ranch. During his spare time he continues to work in his office/studio, hoping to stimulate Artwork by Ronald Lunn.

Benson, NC – Ron and Sharon Lunn, owners of the Lazy L Ranch, said their ranch has undergone many changes in its first 10 years. We remember when we first started the ranch, our families and a lot of people didn't think we were going to make it. Well, the Lunn’s proved them wrong.

When the Lunn’s started their Benson mini-horse ranch in 2000, there wasn’t much of anything but the main home. The weeds had grown up, trees cover the property, and none of our buildings were here. Ron and Sharon began clearing the land, running off snakes, building fences and barns and made it what it is today. And they keep building or replacing worn out or broken corral fences and continue to battle keeping their pastures filled with enough grasses to sustain their animals. Both Ron and Sharon now consider this a safe home for their retired lesson horse, Mustang, Palomino, mini-donkeys and mini-horse.

Today, all of the ranch’s buildings are all painted red, more of an aide to those that are looking for us, kind of a visual landmark. We have come a long way and now we feel that we can offer our assistance to others that want to learn about horses or farm life. The Lunn’s’ believe that the most important building project to come is not a new barn or fence, but to build children.

Through the years, the Lazy L Ranch has provided a source for a lot of adults and children to ride a horse for the first time or some that come to learn basic horsemanship. Now, being that the Lunn’s are people that want to help others appreciate horses, they have opened their hearts and ranch to underprivileged children from Raleigh by providing a free ½ -day camp, where they learn about horses, farm life and the respect for themselves and others.

The Lazy L Ranch has many staff volunteers who come out on the weekends to assist with teaching the children something knew, a new experience for their growing lives. Each of the staff is in charge of 10 to 15 children, and works to build a relationship with them.

These children can spend time playing sports, participate in a nature walk, create a craft, play a game, or just work with the horses under the supervision of the Lazy L Ranch staff. We all realize that many of these children have never been in the country before, so the children are constantly given messages of encouragement and told they are cared about and can do whatever they set their minds too in life. We all believe that we can change lives and teach the children to respect themselves and others. Many of the children have already said that they would like to have a horse of their own some day. Our hopes are that with the experience of being on our ranch, their parents or guardians will see changes in the children after their time with the horses and being on the ranch.

"The whole experience is really good," said one of the volunteers. "It makes us all feel so good that we get to spend time with them and maybe can help turn their lives around." The Lunn’s said their biggest challenge would be getting the word out that we are willing to help other children experience a different way of life. We can provide some needy children with some summertime activities they can enjoy and learn something new each time they come to the ranch. I believe that the future holds a lot of things for our children and for all of us. Even though we only have these children for a short time they leave with long time memories. We have been blessed with a lot of good people who volunteer and work to help our children.

Below are some of the statements from the kids who attended the Lazy L Ranch Basic Horsemanship outing.

The Lazy L Ranch does not charge a fee for the children and runs their operation solely through donations by local merchants, non-profit organizations, and caring parents.

Thank you all!