Ron Chapman is a history professor at Nunez Community College and recipient of the Spirit of 1812 Award from the National Society United States Daughters of 1812. A popular speaker on Louisiana history, he has published articles in outlets including "Louisiana Life "and "New Orleans Magazine. "Chapman also writes a weekly column for the "St. Bernard (LA) Voice "that" "has been honored with eight Louisiana Press Association Best Regular Column Awards. Chapman, an accomplished boat builder, lives with his wife in Chalmette, Louisiana.