Ron Shewchuk was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba on September 23, 1959. Shewchuk was involved in umpiring programs in Manitoba, Canada, and international baseball for over 35 years. He umpired over 50 championship matches, and over 900 professional games. In 13 national championships, he was always behind the plate or at first base. Internationally, Shewchuk worked at eight championships, including the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Because of his success and dedication, he earned Baseball Manitoba and Baseball Canada Umpire of the Year awards. Shewchuk also made significant contributions to the provincial and national umpire programs through his extensive administrative involvement.
