Ron Simanton moved from Alberta to the Robson Valley in the early 2000s. He has lived all throughout Western Canada, and after retiring from carpet laying, he discovered pen-making. As he had always been interested in woodwork, he found it a joy to experiment with different materials and designs. After over a decade of crafting practical, high-quality creations, Ron says it is the simple joy of working on his pens and seeing how they are used and enjoyed that keeps him going.