Don Ringe (/ˈrɪndʒ/; born c. 1946 – October 11, 2016[1]) was an American political media consultant, Emmy Award winning journalist, documentary filmmaker and online innovator in both the US and overseas.
While attending Columbia University he was hired by David Wolper Productions as noted author Theodore White’s research assistant for the CBS television special, "Making of the President, 1968."
He has created national award winning programs on alcohol and drug abuse for children and teens, as well as a PBS documentary on glass master, Dale Chihuly.
Ringe provided the campaign media for statewide ballot initiatives on the issues of (pro) gun control, saving sea life through a ban on gillnet fishing, rebuilding Los Angeles earthquake damaged schools and many others.
Ringe worked as a documentary writer-producer-director for network television shows including "In Search of Ancient Astronauts" with Rod Serling; and, "Armies of the Ants", an eco-documentary shot in the Amazon, Panamanian and Costa Rican rain forests.