Ron Wasserstein, Springfield, Virginia, has been executive director of the American Statistical Association since 2007. Through his role Wasserstein ensures the Association fulfills its mission to promote the practice and profession of statistics. He oversees a staff of 31 serving more than 14,000 members from ASA's headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Before joining the ASA, Wasserstein was a faculty member and administrator at Washburn University, serving as its chief academic officer from 2000-2007.

He received his master’s degree in 1984 and doctorate in 1987, both in statistics from K-State. Wasserstein is grateful for the relationships with K-State faculty that launched and sustained his career.

Wasserstein joined the ASA as a grad student and served in many leadership roles before becoming chief executive officer. His favorite part of the job is meeting with colleagues across the nation and around the world who are always doing interesting and impactful work.

He and his wife, Sherry ’79, have 11 children, Izzy, Matt, Rachel, Grace, John, Beth, Jessica, Joel, Rose, Peterson and Abner.