The only child of Vernon and Betty Reaves, Randon grew up in the Memorial area of Houston. Upon graduating from Spring Branch High School, Randon immediately entered the United States Army where he proudly served in the 2nd Bn 5th Cav, 1st Air Cavalry Division. During his time with the 1st Air Cavalry, the helicopter warfare techniques that are so popular today were developed at Ft. Benning, Ga.

After his military service he attended South Texas Jr. College and The University of Houston. He spent 35 years as a mechanical engineer in the Offshore Subsea industry participating in many pioneering deep water drilling and production projects culminating in his forming his own company twice, both of which he sold to Norwegian owners. For the last 8 years of his engineering career Randon managed the Norwegian companies.

After leaving the engineering field Randon entered the Real Estate industry as an investor, accumulating and managing his own portfolio of investment properties. As a Real Estate sales agent Randon has for the last eight years been consistently in the top tier of Real Estate agents in Houston and has earned many awards and designations.

Randon was raised a Master Mason in Gray Lodge and is a member of Washington Chapter No 2, Houston Council No 1, Ruthven Commandry, Arabia Shrine and Tranquility Lodge No 2000. He is entering this year as Worthy Patron for the second time, of Bluebell # 856 Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

Randon was one of the founding members and has served in several capacities including President and Chairman of the Board of The Houston Masonic Library Foundation.