Expedition 27 ISS Photos By Ronald John Garan, Jr.

Born on October 30, 1961 in Yonkers, NY, Ron Garan is of Russian descent. Married to the former Carmel Courtney of Brooklyn, NY, and Scranton, PA. They have three sons. Recreational interests include skiing, football, coaching and teaching Sunday School classes to children. His father, Ronald Garan Sr., resides in Yonkers, NY. His mother, Linda Lichtblau, resides in Port St. Lucie, FL with her husband, Peter Lichtblau. Garan is Roman Catholic.
Education
Graduated from Roosevelt High School, Yonkers, NY in 1979. Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the SUNY College at Oneonta, 1982. Earned a Masters of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1994. Earned a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida, 1996.