University of Maryland Athletics

Ron Ohringer (Ronnie O) is in his 35th year as the Terrapins' equipment manager.

A native of nearby Washington, D.C., Ohringer graduated from Maryland with a bachelor's degree in journalism/public relations in 1985. While a student in College Park, he served the football team as a manager and was the team's head student manager for his final three years.

Following graduation, Ohringer utilized his degree by serving as an assistant with both the NFL's Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. He also worked with the Washington Commandos of the Arena Football League and the former Alexandria Dukes baseball team in the Carolina League. In the spring of 1988, Ohringer started at Maryland running the football equipment room for 25 years.

Currently, Ohringer oversees the Varsity Team House equipment room, being in charge of ordering, inventory, maintenance and distribution of all athletic equipment for the university's baseball, men’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and track sports programs.   

Ohringer and his wife, Amy, reside in Laurel, Md., and have two children: Casey and Derek, both students at the University of Maryland.