Ron Simmons is the founding and lead pastor of Designer's Way Christian Church in Tampa, FL. He holds a B.A. in History, an M.A. in Theological Studies, and is the author of Better Than a Christian.
Ron also serves as President of RJ Simmons Group, which offers TrustWorks—a faith-based leadership development and workplace transformation program designed to help organizations improve retention and productivity by cultivating a culture rooted in trust and integrity. Through proven principles, TrustWorks equips leaders and teams to strengthen personal leadership, enhance communication, and build environments where trust thrives—driving long-term success through dependable people and strong values.
Ron and his wife, Yvette, live in Tampa with their children: Jesse, Jasiri, Jayden, and Jeila.