The late Ron Wagley retired in 2007 as President, CEO and Chairman of Transamerica Insurance, a leading financial services corporation with operations domestically and internationally. During his corporate tenure, Wagley was a frequent guest speaker both domestically in the U.S. and internationally. He also led a number of spiritual leadership activities, including participating in the Blackaby Ministries conference at Asuza Pacific University, and in churches speaking on faith-based leadership.