# Ron Fauquher

> Ron Fauquher co-founded Ontario Systems in Muncie, Indiana, with Wil Davis in 1980 and served as CEO from 2012 until his 2019 retirement. The company later became Finvi. His subsequent work includes investing in Boyce Systems, nonprofit governance, entrepreneur support through Innovation Connector, and community philanthropy. Ball State selected him for its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

- **Role:** Co-founder and former CEO of Ontario Systems (now Finvi); Boyce Systems board member (documented May 2024)
- **Organizations:** Ontario Systems (now Finvi), Boyce Systems, Innovation Connector, Ball State University, Ivy Tech Community College, Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, George and Frances Ball Foundation, A Better Way
- **Education:** Master’s degree in management, finance and economics (MA), Ball State University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Ontario Systems in 1980 and helped develop its receivables-management software business., Led Ontario Systems as CEO from 2012 to 2019., Helped Innovation Connector secure technology-park certification generating $5 million in state funding.

## Career timeline

- **1978** — Earned a master’s degree at Ball State University.
- **1980** — Co-founded Ontario Systems with Wil Davis in Fauquher’s Muncie garage.
- **2004** — Helped Innovation Connector obtain Indiana Certified Technology Park status.
- **2012** — Named CEO of Ontario Systems after serving as senior vice president and chief strategy officer.
- **2014** — Received the David Sursa Leadership Award for nonprofit board service.
- **2015** — Led Ontario Systems when Arlington Capital Partners acquired the company.
- **2017** — Remained CEO as Jason Harrington became president.
- **2019** — Retired as CEO after 39 years; Harrington succeeded him. A community fund honoring the founders was announced that November.
- **2020** — Received the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award.
- **2021** — Joined the investment group acquiring Boyce Systems and joined its board.
- **2024** — Identified as Boyce board member in its May ownership photograph.
- **2025** — Selected for Ball State’s Distinguished Alumni Award; honored by Innovation Connector’s Ronald K. Fauquher Legacy Award.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Ontario Systems in 1980 and helped develop its receivables-management software business.
- Led Ontario Systems as CEO from 2012 to 2019.
- Helped Innovation Connector secure technology-park certification generating $5 million in state funding.
- Received the 2014 David Sursa Leadership Award and the 2020 Fisher Governance Award.
- Selected for the 2025 Ball State Distinguished Alumni Award.
- Recognized by Innovation Connector’s Ronald K. Fauquher Legacy Award in November 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Ball State published an account of his Distinguished Alumni Award, presented during fall 2025 Homecoming.
- **2025-11** — Innovation Connector’s Business Showcase Week included the Ronald K. Fauquher Legacy Award honoring his board leadership and support of the business community.
- **2024-05** — Boyce identified him as a board member in an ownership-group photograph accompanying its cloud-software milestone announcement.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-fauquher-35b1741

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