My friend and district manager Ron Enstrom passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday night. We do not know exactly what happened, but he passed out and was not able to be revived. His daughter Amanda shared that he was laughing and joking with his wife earlier in the evening, which makes his loss even more shocking and heartbreaking. Ron and I have worked together since 2017, but our friendship goes back many years before that. He was not just a colleague, but a true friend who brought humor and kindness into every room he entered.

One of my favorite memories is from a trip to Las Vegas, when my wife Jennifer and I were waiting for a flight. Ron walked up to me and, with his signature sense of humor, said, “Excuse me sir, I couldn’t help but notice how attractive you are.” Jennifer had no idea what was happening or who he was in that moment, and it’s a story we still laugh about today. Ron was always willing to go above and beyond for others. I remember when our Chicago DPZ marketing leader asked him to help with a PowerPoint presentation the day before an important meeting. Ron stayed up most of the night finishing it, adding his own flair with excerpts from the Saturday Night Live skit “More Cowbell” as background. That was just who he was—dedicated, creative, and always ready to help.

Ron’s career with Domino’s spanned 30 years, with a brief break when he owned his own restaurant in DeKalb, IL. His accomplishments include having all 5 Star rated stores at one time and winning the prestigious Rolex Challenge for sales. He leaves behind a loving wife, Lena, and a daughter, Amanda, who thinks the world of him. The funds raised will help cover funeral expenses and provide short-term support for his family as they navigate this incredibly difficult time. Any support you can offer would mean so much to all of us who loved Ron.