BS, BDiv, CPT, brings extensive management and administrative experience from the fields of Industrial, Commercial, and Offshore Construction, Secondary Education, and Church Leadership.
Ross is a Sr. Partner in Accelerated Leadership, and has been a trainer /coach / consultant with the company since 2004. A superb facilitator and coach, his training helps leaders on all levels to be more successful through the application of foundational leadership and life principles, effective communication skills, and proactive safety concepts and beliefs.
Ross is married to his lovely wife, Celeste, and they have six children and five grandchildren. In Ross’s free time he enjoys sports, keeping up with family, and ministry locally and abroad.
Early in my career I wondered why I would sometimes lose contracts to competition that was less qualified and even had a higher price. It wasn’t until I went to a communication skills training that I realized that I was not truly listening. I was failing to speak the customer’s language or truly address their needs.
As I began learning how to improve my communication skills, the world began to open up to me. I also noticed that those I led were often unsatisfied and argumentative. When a friend made the astute observation that the problem may be me, I was shocked at the possibility. Thus, began my journey in learning how to lead others effectively.
Many years later I now make a living passing on what I wish someone would have shown me earlier in my career. It has been fulfilling to work with hundreds of leaders from many companies and from different industries, to make a difference and improve lives. I am continuing to learn because leadership, like safety, is a journey not a destination.
I have a strong passion to see leaders reach their potential and bring benefit to all they lead. I get great satisfaction in helping leaders and their organizations reach their next level of success. That is why I facilitate, train, coach, and consult.
