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Richard Ross, Former President of Charles Ross & Son Company, Passes Away

Ross was a visionary leader who played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s future and global success.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

Richard Ross, former president of Charles Ross & Son Company, passed away on Sept. 14, 2024.

Ross was a visionary leader who played an instrumental role in shaping the company’s future and global success.

Taking the helm as president in 1961, Ross’ leadership, foresight and dedication drove Charles Ross & Son Company, also known as ROSS Mixers, to new heights establishing manufacturing facilities in New York, Georgia and Florida. His commitment to innovation and excellence expanded the company’s footprint far beyond its US roots, leading to the establishment of major operations worldwide, including China and India.

In 1999, Ross established the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a visionary decision that not only empowered employees as stakeholders but laid the foundation for the company’s continued growth and success as a leader in industrial mixing technology.

Outside of his professional achievements, Ross had a passion for animals, travel and a love of the water. An avid sport fisherman, he owned many of the finest sport fishing yachts ever built and spent much of his leisure time fishing and enjoying life on the sea.

A memorial service will be held on Sept. 21, 2024, at 11 am at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stuart, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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