Ron Domanico joined the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Governors in 2024.

Domanico wrestled at Elk Grove High School in Illinois and received his bachelor of science degree in management science and his MBA in finance from the University of Illinois.

He and his wife, Melody, worked as administrators and coaches for youth wrestling programs in Mendham, New Jersey, and at the Lovett School in Atlanta. They worked for years with Team Georgia Wrestling as board members, coaches, and administrators. Ron was treasurer and officiated.

Domanico was a certified USA official for Olympic styles. The couple co-founded the Holy Innocents' Prep Slam tournament, the second-largest high school prep school tournament in the country.

He has been a Georgia High School Association (GHSA) wrestling official for 15 years, refereeing regular and postseason events. He also serves as treasurer for the Georgia Wrestling Officials Association.

FCA Wrestling (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) started in Georgia in 2008. Ron and Melody were founding board members and Ron served as chairman for over a decade. Ron also serves the National FCAW as a board member and on the stewardship committee.

The couple are founding and active members of the Atlanta Chapter of Wrestlers in Business Network, a non-profit organization that strives to unite the thousands of wrestlers that have retired from the sport and are now in their respective careers with a goal of supporting current & former wrestlers and the sport.

Ron serves as a board member and treasurer for the Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and he and Melody are active members of the Atlanta Takedown Association, and past recipients of the ATA Volunteers of the Year award.

The couple are actively involved through volunteer work and financial support for their alma mater, the University of Illinois, and serve on the advisory committee to the athletic director for the new wrestling facility. At the same time, they work to expand intercollegiate wrestling in Georgia.

Melody & Ron routinely open their home to the wrestling community to support South Georgia teams traveling to Atlanta for competitions, Team Georgia national teams, USA Olympic Coaches, Atlanta Takedown Association functions, visiting speakers, and even the Mongolian Olympic coach and team.

Ron recently retired as executive vice president and chief financial official for several large companies, including Kraft Foods, Nabisco, Home Depot Supply, and the Brinks Company.

The couple married in 1980 and reside in north Atlanta/Sandy Springs. They have four adult children and eight grandchildren.