John Ross, Principal & Owner, John Ross Company

For over 30 years, John has served the non-profit, for-profit and government sectors working for children, their families, the elderly and the community.  In the non-profit world he has seen the industry from many angles; he has worked with United Way, served in agency leadership positions, chaired and/or participated in numerous community collaborations. and has provided consulting services to many non-profit organizations. Several years ago when I worked at United Way the management team had a one-day workshop with Dr. J. Lee Whittington, the former Dean of the Graduate School of Management, University of Dallas.  J. Lee focused on the concept of Servant Leadership, the belief that leadership is more about serving than being served.  I was struck by the reality that we in the social service profession are, in many ways, also serving in a spiritual capacity.  Yes, we have to apply good business practices to our organizations, but, at our core, we are about changing the world.  click here for John Ross career

Personal:  John and his wife Janie moved from Fort Worth, Texas to New Mexico in late 2007, fulfilling a shared dream.  John first experienced Albuquerque in 1958-59 as a youngster (was a member of the Albuquerque Boy Choir) while Janie lived in Albuquerque from 1970-1978 as a UNM student and graduate.  We couldn't wait to return.  We're home.  Family:  We have three great kids (Matt, Erin, Jay) and two spunky grandkids (Kate, Caleb).  Oh, and a cat (Sophie) who thinks she is a dog Education:  BA (cum laude), English, University of Texas at Arlington Military:  US Army, 1968-71, service in US, Vietnam & Germany