Ron Rickard (Raider Ron)

Third President

Elected:  August 5, 2005

Stepped Down:  August 4, 2006

Other officers during Term:

Vice President -  Tim McKernan (Barrel Man) [Class of 1999]

Treasurer -          Joanie DeKoker (Best Bills Fan) [Class of 2003]

Secretary -          Gene Boldman (Bengal Gene) [Class of 2001]

Short Biography:  

Ron Rickard (Raider Ron) was a member of the Class of 2002 of our organization and was honored by the "Visa Hall of Fans" as the Oakland Raider Ultimate Fan in December 2001.

When Ron was elected, there was no Class of 2005 honorees to the Hall of Fans, and the organization suddenly did not have prospects for new membership.  Most of the membership did not learn of this news until the reunion in August 2005, and they demanded that PFUFA find a new sponsor for the Hall of Fans.  This issue, however, was far beyond our reach and was not attainable.  The Hall of Fans display, however, did remain in the Hall for many years to come, and it was finally removed and replaced with the Lamar Hunt Super Bowl Room in 2013.  

Though Ron had his challenges, he did initiated the PFUFA awards system.  Now an annual event, members are recommended for and awarded:  the Jason “Beardown J” Carlson “Courage Award” or the Tommy Nola “Bellringer Friendship Award" or the Presidential Award (which is actually named after the first three presidents).  It is the "4 Star - True Blue - Arrow Award" (Presidents Choice Award).  Ron also started the official PFUFA Rings.

Before the 2006 Annual PFUFA Reunion, Ron had to deal with the death of a fellow Raider fan, a good friend, and a member of the Class of 2004, Daniel Sachar (Hardcore).  The organization was shocked to learn of the passing of our member, and due to this, Ron created the PFUFA Ring of Honor.  Shortly after the creation of the Ring, Jason Carlson (BeardownJ) [Class of 2003] also passed due to complications of juvenile diabetic and being a multiple organ transplant recipient.

Major Accomplishments in Office:

     -  Initiated the PFUFA Awards system.

     -  Initiated the official PFUFA Rings.

     -  Created the Ring of Honor.

Other offices/positions held:  

     -  Treasurer from 2002 to 2005

     -  Board of Directors from 2010 to 2013.

Organizational Recognition:

     -  Having the Presidential Award named after him. 

     -  Jason “Beardown J” Carlson “Courage Award” for 2014

     -  Inducted into the Pro Football's Ultimate Fan Association "Ring of Honor" in 2016.