Ronald G. Waters was born on April 3, 1950, in Philadelphia, the son of Granville (dec.) and Helen Waters.

A 1967 graduate of Overbrook High School, Waters continued his education at Community College of Philadelphia and received an associate degree in management in 1984.

Waters joined the Philadelphia Parking Authority in 1986 and became supervisor of parking management that same year.

He is the founder of the Command Performance Drill Team for area youth and is on the board of directors of the Cobbs Creek Civic Association. Waters also serves as co-chairman of the Direct Action Committee of the Cobbs Creek Anti-Crime Network.

In addition, he is a founding member of and is active with Men United for a Better Philadelphia, Organized Anti-Crime Community Network (OACCN), the Cobbs Creek Anti-Rape Network and the Cobbs Creek Revitalization Project.

Waters is also an advisory council member of the Fox Chase Cancer Center Community Advisory, a founding member of the Southwest Leadership Academy, a board member of the Renaissance Advantage Charter School and Diversity Apprenticeship Program, a member of the 959 Town Watch, and the founder of Creating a Village.

Elected to the House of Representatives in a special election in May 1999, Waters was appointed to the Intergovernmental Affairs and Aging and Youth committees. Presently he is a member of the Professional Licensure, Labor Relations, Liquor Control, and Health and Human Service committees. In addition, he is the vice chairman of the Gaming Oversight Committee and the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, and a member of the Philadelphia and the Southeast Pennsylvania delegations.

Waters is the father of 7 children: Three daughters -- Monica,Rasheedah and Laila; three sons, Rasheed,Ishan and Aquil; and one son, Atif, who predeceased him.