Ron Snyder is a 36-year veteran of law enforcement, retiring from the Morgantown Police Department as senior Lieutenant in 2006.  He was appointed to the position of Chief of the Granville Police Department in April 2006.  Ron is a graduate of the 181^st session of the FBI National Academy and the West Virginia State Police Academy.

In 2010, Ron was appointed to a newly created position of Municipal Administrator to handle day to day operations of the Town of Granville.  He works closely with the Mayor’s office to ensure essential services are maintained for the Town residents.  Ron played an integral roll in establishing the second paid fire department in Monongalia County, providing residents with round the clock, fire, medical and rescue services.