Ron has over 35 years of experience in stock market education/trading, sales and marketing, strategic planning and information technology in a variety of industries. For the past 15 years, Ron has worked for Online Trading Academy, Interactive Trader and Investools by TD Ameritrade as a Seminar Director and Sales Lead. Previously as Founder of CR Master, Inc., Mr. Couturier developed an innovative approach to strategic new channel development and brand awareness within the financial services industry, working with such notable companies as American Express, MetLife, Prudential and numerous banks to establish their fee-based financial planning channels.Ron also founded Sports Training and Entertainment Products (STEP), including the funding, development and sale of a patented sports entertainment product, In The Zone. Mr. Couturier’s corporate career includes senior management positions with British Petroleum (Standard Oil of Ohio), Owens-Illinois and McCord Corporations. Mr. Couturier holds an Executive MBA from the Whittemore School of Business, University of New Hampshire and a B.B.A. from the University of Toledo. Ron has received numerous awards, including Distinguished Leadership Awards for outstanding consulting services.