Ron Couch is the President of the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI). Ron Couch began his career in the door and hardware industry on the factory floor at Best Lock in 1985. Since then, he has worked in roles on both the manufacturer and distributor sides of the business.

Ron Couch began his career in the door and hardware industry on the factory floor at Best Lock in 1985. Since then, he has worked in roles on both the manufacturer and distributor sides of the business.

The Door and Hardware Institute® (DHI) is an association proudly serving door security + safety professionals, and the dynamic companies they represent, in the non-residential construction industry. Through education, advocacy, accreditation and facilitated networking, we provide members with the collective intelligence to meet the security and safety needs of their customers.

DHI has represented the non-residential door and hardware industry in North America and abroad for more than eight decades.

We have been serving our members since 1975 and take great pride in our evolution as we continue to meet the needs of door security + safety professionals.