Mr. Ronald Orr - MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Mr. Orr’s willingness to serve the people of our province and in particular the people of Central Alberta. Lord, you are aware of his desires and the challenges and concerns he has. We ask that you would continue to show yourself strong on his behalf and wisdom as he participates in the daily affairs of government. Amen

Ronald Orr was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lacombe-Ponoka on May 5, 2015. He currently serves as a member of the Special Standing Committee on Members' Services. Mr. Orr previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities.

Mr. Orr has a master’s degree in theology and is an ordained minister. He also holds a journeyman carpenter’s ticket and a registered housing professional certificate and has previously owned a general contracting business.

His community involvement includes board positions with a number of charitable organizations, including the Gull Lake Centre and Calgary’s Mustard Seed Society. He also served as a public information officer for the municipal emergency management team for the village of Clive, Alberta.

Mr. Orr was born in Calgary and has lived in Lacombe-Ponoka for 13 years. He and his wife, Donna Marie, have three children.