Bob Ross | State Board of Education


Bob Ross - State Board of Education MemberRobert J. Ross currently serves as President and CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Inasmuch Foundation and Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.  The Foundations were founded by Edith Kinney Gaylord in 1982. 

He previously was employed as an Attorney with the Oklahoma City law firm McAfee & Taft.  He is a graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and Washington and Lee University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. 

He received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. 

Ross is a member of the following Board of Directors: Colorado College, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce,  Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma Public School Resource Center, Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Watch, John W. Rex Elementary School, OU College of International Studies Board of Visitors, OU Foundation, Roff Oil & Gas, Smart Start Central Oklahoma, Sunbeam Family Services, Tulsa Educare, Teach for America-Oklahoma City and Westminster School. 

He is a member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).  Bob was also presented with the 2011 Plaza District Association’s “Urban Pioneer Award” and the 2012 OKC Beautiful “Mayor’s Award for Distinguished Service.”  In 2013, Bob was awarded the Oklahoma Center for Non-Profits’ Visionary Impact Award.  In 2015, Bob was the recipient of the United Way of Central Oklahoma’s John Rex Community Builder Award. 

Bob is married to Heather Ross and has a daughter, Lilly, and a son, Frank.

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Last updated on September 22, 2015