# Ronald A. Kolar

> Ronald A. Kolar, known as Ron Kolar, is the founder and CEO of L’Abri Management and founder, president and owner of the L’Abri Organization. His property-management career began in Downey in 1972. He is a longtime YMCA and Kiwanis volunteer and a leading donor to the Kolar Family YMCA redevelopment.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at L’Abri Management, Inc.
- **Organizations:** L’Abri Management, Inc., L’Abri Enterprises, Inc., Downey Enterprises, LLC, Kolar Family YMCA, Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis, Capitol Ministries
- **From:** Hastings, United States
- **Education:** Eagle Rock High School, Glendale Junior College, Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; graduate coursework in business administration, University of Southern California
- **Known for:** Certified Property Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management., Inaugural Downey YMCA Exceptional Service Award recipient, 2011., Los Angeles YMCA Golden Book of Distinguished Service recognition, 1992.

## Career timeline

- **1959** — Settled in Downey.
- **1972** — Established L’Abri Management.
- **1974** — L’Abri Management incorporated on April 25.
- **1980** — Joined the YMCA annual fundraising campaign at Bob Brazelton’s urging.
- **1992** — Cited in the Los Angeles YMCA Golden Book of Distinguished Service.
- **2011** — Received the inaugural Downey YMCA Exceptional Service Award on June 11.
- **2023** — YMCA announced the Kolar Family YMCA name in recognition of his support.
- **2024** — Spoke at the new Kolar Family YMCA groundbreaking.
- **2026** — Honored with a commemorative bench at Downey Civic Center.

## Achievements

- Certified Property Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management.
- Inaugural Downey YMCA Exceptional Service Award recipient, 2011.
- Los Angeles YMCA Golden Book of Distinguished Service recognition, 1992.
- Leading donor to the Kolar Family YMCA redevelopment.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — A July 9 report said the Kolar Family YMCA remained under construction and was expected to open in spring 2027.
- **2026-03** — A March 5 report described Kiwanis honoring Kolar with a commemorative bench between Downey City Hall and the library.

## Links

- Website: https://labri-inc.net/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-kolar-4444a414

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