Meet the Founder

Troy Ronald Knopf

Ron Knopf founded Highview Leadership Group to share his passion for investing in leaders and teams. He teaches the skills practiced by the best and highest-achieving organizations. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, Ron leverages his deep understanding of organizational health and proven operational systems to help leaders achieve success. His experience includes serving as leader in global operations of internal and external end-to-end supply chains. He has a proven track record of delivering exceptional business results through technical leadership, transforming operations, and building organizational capabilities for the future.

Ron started his career with the Ford Motor Company as an engineer advancing within the company through multiple roles finishing his career in the automotive industry as Executive Director of Powertrain in China. He has multicultural and green field site development expertise and has led organizations ranging in size from 40 to 4,000 people. 

Currently, Ron coaches several organizations and businesses sharing tools that inspire and accelerate success. Additionally, he serves as an executive advisor for Global Leadership Partners and is an international speaker. Ron also co-founded the Better Together Alliance, which helps mission-driven nonprofits succeed by implementing proven business operating systems.

• Engineering degree from The Ohio State University

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

• John Maxwell Developing the Leaders Around You trainer

• The 5 dysfunctions of a team facilitator

• Advisory board member of J2J Motor Sports

• Executive experience leading complex organizations

• Certified speaker with Global Leadership Partners