About Ronald N. Eller, Jr.
Ron Eller grew up in a working-class home, the son of a single-parent household in West Virginia. He married his childhood sweetheart and has been married for over 40 years. He and his wife, Dorie, have two sons. He and his family have been blessed to have lived the American Dream; the idea that anyone, through hard work, determination, and prayer can achieve their goals and dreams. Ron is committed to ensuring that every family has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
Ron is an American patriot with twenty years of active duty military service. He retired as a Captain. Ron’s journey in public service started when he joined the Army as a “Combat Medic 91B.” During his early military career, he has always sought out ways to go above and beyond what he was asked to do; having served in many leadership roles from a Squad Leader, to Platoon Sergeant and as a Medical Officer. Ron was selected as Soldier of Year for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), and Ft. Benning, GA. Ron was also selected as NCO of Year while stationed in Nuremberg, Germany and inducted into the SGT. Morales Club. In the late 80’s Ron transitioned from the enlisted ranks as a Sergeant First Class to a Warrant Officer and then eventually becoming a Commissioned Officer.
After retiring from the military, Ron and his family moved to the southeast. Eventually moving to Mississippi, Ron was integral in establishing the cardiac surgery program in Vicksburg, as well as performing some of the first endoscopic vein harvesting procedures done in the state. Ron continues to work in cardiac and thoracic surgery in one of the premier surgical programs in the state, at St. Dominic’s Hospital.
Ron also started his own business December 27, 2013, Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC. As the founder and CEO of a manufacturing company starting from the ground up, Ron can appreciate the difficulties associated with business leadership. He believes we need more business opportunities in Mississippi with less government interference and red tape.
Ron feels he can not standby on the sidelines while career politicians seek to radically change the fabric of America with one-party rule. Hence, Ron feels called to continue to stand by the oath he took to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic. This is why he is running for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi.
Experience
Candidate 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi; Chairman Mississippi Chapter US Term Limits
Free Enterprise, Limited Government, Individual Liberties, National Defense, and Traditional Values.
*Pro-Life/Right to Life
*Pro-America
*Pro-2A
Term Limits Psalms 109:8 May his days be few and may another leader take his place.
Endorsements: General Flynn, BLAK PAC, Seal PAC, Restore-Liberty, Seth Keshel (Captain Seth) America Project, Jeff Keuneke former Candidate 2nd Congressional District of Mississippi
CEO, Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC. 2013-Present
P.O. Box 820655 Vicksburg, MS 39182
Responsible for all aspects of management, product development, marketing and growth of Buck Warrior Enterprises AKA Buck Warrior.
Brought 12 products to market and growing : Buck Powder, ME2, Dust to Dust Cover Scent, Harvester (Corn Scent) Attractant, Covert Scent Elimination Spray, Cover-It Cedar Cover Scent , Cover-It Pine Cover Scent, Smell Ya Later Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash, Dust to Dust Earth Infused Cover Scent Laundry Detergent, Forbidden (Apple Scent), Time Bomb (time released mineral).
Licensed Buck Warrior to do business and distribution in nine states and growing: Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri, and Kansas are
Started a new Division of Buck Warrior, Fish Warrior
Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant / Perfusionist 2012-Present
St. Dominic Hospital 917 Lakeland Dr., Jackson, MS 39216
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as a Staff Surgical PA for all aspects of open heart, thoracic and vascular surgery to include surgical first assistance, pre/post-op care in the ICU and step down units, history physicals, admissions/discharge, and outpatient care. Frontline emergency care for COVID emergency ie chest tube placement for spontaneous pneumothorax.
Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant 2014-2015
2500 North State St ., Jackson, MS 39216
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as a Staff Surgical PA for all aspects of open heart, and thoracic surgery to including pre/post-op care in the ICU and step down units, history physicals, admissions/discharge, and outpatient care.
Physician Assistant 2011
Indian Health System, (IHS) Emergency Dept., & Urgent Care Pine Ridge, SD 57770-1201 (Staff Care, Inc. 5001 Statesman Dr., Irving TX 75063)
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as an Emergency Medicine PA in a busy civilian ED and Urgent Care Clinic. Worked as PA in the ED providing evaluations, care plans, and treatment for emergent and urgent care patients.
Offered full time position
Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant / Perfusionist 2002-2010
River Region Health System Vicksburg, MS 39183
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Was responsible for all aspects of surgery. Acted as the Chief Surgical PA , the Chief Perfusionist, and the Clinical Manager for all aspects of open heart, thoracic and vascular surgery to include surgical first assistance, pre/post-op care in the ICU and step down units, history physicals, admissions/discharge, cell salvage, IABP, VADs, and CPB for Adult Cases. Oversaw the intro-operative Point of Care Lab for the OR. Managed all aspects of logistics, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance. Was the on site Clinic Coordinator for Physician Assistant training ,(PA-S) in Vicksburg overseeing the rotation of approximately thirty PA-S annually.
Was responsible for the start of the Perfusion/PA portion of RRHS heart surgery program
Wrote Perfusion Policy and Procedure Manual for the perfusion services department
Obtained DEA License
Re-certified as a PA ; Certificate Number 1023103
Re-certified as a Perfusionist
Severed as the Interim OR Director/Surgical Services Director (from approx. 12/2009-6/2010); Supervised more than fifty employees (MD, CRNA, RN, Surgical Tech, and Environmental Services). Worked as the Director of GI Lab, Out Patient Surgery, PACU, and Sterile Processing. Oversaw multi-million dollar budgets and payrolls. This resulted in the stabilization of the OR and OR personnel to stop a potential closure of surgical services.
Passed several JCAHO Inspection
Passed several CAPA Lab Inspection
Member of the Transfusion Committee
Member of the STARS Committee, (Employee Recognition Program)
Helped to establish the first accredited chest pain center in Mississippi
Established the first endoscopic vein harvesting program, (EVH), in Mississippi
Selected as a Member of the Maquet/Guidant Leadership Circle at both the Diamond and Platinum Level having performed greater than 1500 EVH procedure in 2008
Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant / Perfusionist 1999-2002
MacArthur Surgical Clinic Alexandria, LA 71301-3999
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as a Staff Surgical PA and a Staff Perfusionist for all aspects of open heart and vascular surgery to include surgical first assistance, pre/post-op care in the ICU and step down units, history physicals, admissions/discharge, cell salvage, IABP, VADs, CPB, and CPS for Adult Cases.
Wrote Perfusion Policy and Procedure Manual for the perfusion services department
Passed JCAHO Inspection
Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant / Perfusionist 1996-99
Tripler Army Medical Center Honolulu, HI 96589-5001
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as the Chief/Senior Military Perfusionist and Surgical PA for all aspects of the open heart program to include cell salvage, IABP, VADs, CPB, CPS, and Surgical Assistance for Adult and Pediatric Cases. Acted as the Pacific Regional Medical Command Physician Assistant Consultant, overseeing the careers of twenty Active duty Army PAs. Managed all aspects of logistics, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance. Preformed the duties as the lab director for Point of Care Lab testing. Phase II Perfusion site Faculty Member for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Perfusion Training Program.
Decreased annual logistical and personnel expenditures by $170,000
Scored 100% on JCAHO Inspection
Obtained new cell salvage equipment at no cost to the government
Completed a Masters Degree as a Cardiothoracic PA with The University of Nebraska Medical Center, (GPA 4.0)
Re-certified as a PA in Primary care and Surgery, Certificate Number 1023103.
Physician Assistant 1995-96
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Trained as a Surgical PA in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Perfusion Technology.
Resulting in certification as a Cardiovascular Perfusion, (ABCP), Certification # 970040-3959
Physician Assistant 1994-95 2/11th Field Artillery Bn. Schofield Barracks, HI
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as a Physician Assistant providing routine and emergency medical service. Supervised/trained eight paraprofessional medical personnel.
Brought outlying health clinics on line with hospital-based computer system
Physician Assistant 1992-95
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (Emergency Dept., Urgent Care, & Occupational Med.) Waianae, HI
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as an Emergency Medicine PA in a busy civilian ED and Urgent Care Clinic. Worked as PA in Occupational Medicine overseeing workman’s compensation claims, provided evaluations, care plans, and treatment.
Physician Assistant 1992-94
1/14th Infantry Bn. Schofield Barracks, HI
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as a Physician Assistant providing routine and emergency medical service. Supervised/trained 27 paraprofessional medical personnel.
Designed, built, fitted and manned an outlying health clinic
Physician Assistant 1991-92 1/187th Infantry Bn. Ft. Campbell, KY
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as a Physician Assistant providing routine and emergency medical service. Supervised/trained 32 paraprofessional medical personnel. Provided preceptorship/mentorship for PA students.
Passed JCAHO/IG (Inspector General) Inspection
Became an Advance Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS), and a Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Trainer
Became Pediatric Advance Life Support Certified
Acted as a primary instructor for EMT-D and help to setup the Army’s first out of hospital
defibrillation program
Completed ATLS
Physician Assistant Student 1989-91
Academy of Health Science Ft. Sam Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science Degree as a Physician Associate University of Oklahoma , Oklahoma City, OK, (W/DIST)
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants , (NCCPA), with Honors in Primary Care and Surgery #920673
Emergency Services Director/Clinic NCOIC 1988-89
Keller Army Hospital/Stewart Airfield West Point, NY
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as Emergency Service/Clinic Director for Stewart Airfield; a combined military and civilian airfield with a clinic that provided EMS, dental, lab, x-ray and routine care. Supervised and trained both military and civilian employees.
Passed JCAHO, Federal, and State Inspection
Instructed Emergency Medical Technician course
NCOIC Ambulance Section/Emergency Dept Tech/EMT 1987-88
Keller Army Hospital West Point, NY
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Supervised/trained 20 paraprofessional medical personnel in emergency medicine. As the director for ambulance service, I was responsible for and provided every aspect of patient care to include records management, budget, supplies, emergent/non-emergent transport, and treatment.
Passed JCAHO, Federal, and State Inspection
Became Advance Cardiac Life Support certified (ACLS)
Taught Emergency Medical Technician course
Provided and coordinated emergency medical coverage and evacuation for dignitaries such as President Reagan and Vice President Bush
Platoon Sergeant/Clinic NCOIC 1984-87
16th Engineer Bn. Nurnberg, Germany
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Supervised/trained 28 paraprofessional medical personnel and acted as clinical director of Johnson Barracks Troop Medical Clinic, (patient pop. 3000). As clinical director I oversaw and provided for every aspect of patient care to include record management, budget, supplies, and treatment.
Selected as Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
Selected as Drug and Alcohol Coordinator of the Year
Nominated as lifetime member to the Sergeant Morales Club
Air Medical Aidman 1981-83
498th Air Ambulance Co. Ft. Benning, GA
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Provided emergency medical care and air evacuation to the military and civilian communities (pop. 100,000+).
Awarded Expert Field Medical Badge
Medical Aidman 1979-81
546th Med.Co.(Clr) Ft. Benning, GA
Responsibilities and accomplishments:
Acted as medical aidman providing direct support in a 80-120 bed mobile field hospital.
Selected as Soldier of the Year
Selected as Outstanding West Virginian by Governor John D. Rockefeller IV
EDUCATION
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Cardiovascular Surgery (GPA 4.0) 1997-98
University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, Ne
Bachelor of Science Degree as a Physician Associate (W/DIST)
University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Ok 1989-91
Military Courses:
Medical Specialist MOS 91B 1979
Field Sanitation 1980
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Warfare (HAZMAT) 1980
Primary Leadership Course 1981
EMT 1981 & 87
Medical NCO Course MOS 91B30 1984
Warrant Officer Candidate Course 1989
AMEDD Officer Advance Course (Management/Leadership) 1990
Physician Assistant School (Ft. Sam Houston, TX) 1989-91
Combat Casualty Care Course (ATLS) 1992
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Basic Skills Course 1994
Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualty Care Course (HAZMAT) 1994
Residency Training in Cardiovascular Perfusion Technology at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center Washington, D.C. 1995-96
HONORS
Selected as Soldier of the Year
Selected as Outstanding West Virginian by Governor John D. Rockefeller IV
Selected as Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
Selected as Drug and Alcohol Coordinator of the Year
Nominated into the Sergeant Morales Club
Former Director at Large for Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants, (MAPA)
Competed in Archery (3D & Field) Mississippi State Games 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2021 winning four gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal
MILITARY AWARDS
Retirement Lapel Button
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (5th Award)
Army Achievement Medal (4th Award)
Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award)
National Defense Service Medal
Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 2
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award)
Multinational Forces Observers Medal
Expert Field Medical Badge
Aircraft Crewman Badge
ASSOCIATIONS
Fellow Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery FAPACVS
Fellow American Academy of Physician Assistants FAAPA
Fellow Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants FMAPA
Fellow Society of Army Physician Assistants FSAPA
Fellow American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology FAmSECT