Ron Sharpe (businessman)

Ron Sharpe
OAM
Born
Ronald Douglas Sharpe

(1950-06-27)27 June 1950
Sydney
Died26 June 2021(2021-06-26) (aged 70)
Gosford, Australia
Resting placePalmdale Cemetery and Crematorium
Occupations
  • businessman
  • carpenter
  • builder
  • mechanic
  • volunteer
  • community leader

Life and career

Sharpe was a joint managing director of Industrial Holdings Pty Ltd.[1][2] He was a former Chairman of the NSW Branch of the Order of Australia Association.[3][4][5] Sharpe was a carpenter, a licensed commercial builder, a licensed mechanic and built a career in the field of civil engineering.[6] Throughout his life he was involved in civil infrastructure and road maintenance through the Sharpe family business. Ron Sharpe was the Founding Chairman of the Road Profiling Association of Australia, which evolved to become a part of the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association. As part of the celebration of AAPA's 40th anniversary in 2009, he was recognised for his services to the industry.[7][8]

In November 2009, a book by Margaret Hardy titled Significant Men of the Central Coast was launched[9] and included Ron Sharpe and his sons; who were mentioned for their involvement in providing support to community groups through donations, partnerships, volunteering and community sponsorships.[10]

Sharpe was a member of the Umina Apex Club and was awarded Life Membership in 1990. He helped raise funds for a number of causes including the Surf Rescue Helicopter and the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol. He was involved with the Salvation Army throughout his life, being a member of the Salvation Army Band, building the Salvation Army Hall at Umina with his father and being chairperson for the Peninsula Red Shield Appeal.[11][12]

Ron Sharpe was a chairman and regional coordinator of the New South Wales State Committee of the Order of Australia Association.[13][14][15]

Honours

In January 2005, Sharpe was named Citizen of the Year for the City of Gosford[11] and on Australia Day 2006, he was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his service to the community of the Gosford region through a range of service and social welfare organisations.[16][17][18][19]

Letter of condolence from the governor-general of Australia

Upon Sharpe's death, David Hurly, the Governor-General of Australia, released a letter of condolence.

References

  1. ^ "PRESIDENTS REPORT" (PDF). The Agenda. Gosford District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. October–November 2010. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Board". Gosford City Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on 30 October 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  3. ^ "RON SHARPE OAM". YouTube. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  4. ^ "HONOURED AUSSIES". Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  5. ^ "OAMS". Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  6. ^ Notara, Debbie (30 January 2006). "Residents in Honors' List". Peninsula News. No. 134. Issuu. p. 6. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  7. ^ "RECOGNITION". Australian Asphalt Pavement Association. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  8. ^ "AAPA 40th Anniversary Awards" (PDF). AAAP News. Australian Asphalt Pavement Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
  9. ^ Hardy, Margaret (11 November 2009). "Significant men identified". Peninsula News. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  10. ^ "Significant Men of the Central Coast" (PDF). Sharpebros.com.au. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
  11. ^ a b Brown, Vicki (7 February 2005). "Ron Sharpe is Citizen of the Year". Peninsula News. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  12. ^ Small, Katey (16 June 2011). "Doorknock raises $43,000". Peninsula News. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  13. ^ "Chairman's Message" (PDF). Order of Australia Association New South Wales Branch. April 2012. p. 1. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
  14. ^ "Our local award winners gather". Merimbula News. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  15. ^ "Order of Australia Association". 14 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  16. ^ "Search Australian Honours – Simple Search". Itsanhonour.gov.au. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
  17. ^ "Ronald (Ron) Sharpe OAM – Civil engineer". Central Coast Business Review. August 2021. p. 14. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  18. ^ "Vale Ron Sharpe OAM". Coast Community News. July 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  19. ^ "Obituary Ronald Douglas Sharpe OAM". Sydney Morning Herald. July 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.