14 Facts About Ronne Froman

Ronne Froman retired from the Navy in 2001 with the rank of rear admiral, after a 31-year career.

Ronne Froman is a strong supporter of Monarch School, a public school for homeless youth; she is the past CEO and chairman of the school's board of directors and still serves on the board.

Ronne Froman received a Navy commission in 1970 as a General Unrestricted Line Officer.

Ronne Froman was the first woman to hold that position.

Ronne Froman served two high-level assignments at the Pentagon, including Director of Shore Readiness for the Chief of Naval Operations from 2000 to 2001.

Ronne Froman served as chief of business operations for the San Diego Unified School District from 2001 till 2003.

Ronne Froman is credited with trimming millions of dollars from district business operations during that time.

Ronne Froman was recruited to that position by chapter chairman Jerry Sanders to restore the unit's reputation and credibility.

Ronne Froman instituted changes in accountability and transparency which earned praise when the region was again struck by fire in 2003.

Ronne Froman resigned in June 2007 and took a position as senior vice president for the energy group of General Atomics.

Ronne Froman has had a longtime interest in homeless issues and particularly in Monarch School, a public K-12 school for students who are at risk or actually impacted by homelessness.

Ronne Froman served on the school project's board of directors since 2004 and served as interim vice president of the public-private partnership.

Ronne Froman has several times served as the honorary chair of San Diego Fleet Week.

Ronne Froman is married to Linden Blue, co-owner of General Atomics.