Ron Wiles, Jr.

Ron Wiles serves as Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP), where he leads efforts to support Michigan’s law enforcement executives through professional development, legislative advocacy, and member engagement. His work centers on helping leaders build stronger agencies, navigate complex challenges, and earn lasting community trust.

Ron brings 26 years of law enforcement experience, including six years as Chief of Police. He joined the MACP staff in 2022, serving as Deputy Director and Accreditation Program Director before becoming Executive Director in 2025. He also served two terms as the association’s president.

Through his statewide leadership at MACP, Ron helps shape the future of policing across Michigan. He works with law enforcement leaders, policymakers, and partner organizations to strengthen professional standards, advance leadership development, and inform public policy that affects agencies and the communities they serve. He continues to serve on the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. His previous leadership roles include service on the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission and as chair of the Greater Flint Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust (ALPACT).

Ron holds a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command and Executive Management Program. He brings a practical, relationship-focused approach to association leadership, with a straightforward goal: help members lead well and strengthen the profession they serve.