Charles Ross & Son Announces Passing of Richard Ross

Charles Ross & Son Co. announces the passing of Richard Ross, the company’s former president, on September 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, his leadership, foresight, and dedication drove Charles Ross & Son Co., also known as ROSS Mixers, to new heights, establishing manufacturing facilities in NY, GA, and FL. His commitment to innovation and excellence expanded the company’s footprint 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.

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

Ross will be deeply missed by his loving family, colleagues, and the countless people whose lives he touched through his work and example.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stuart, FL. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Rich Ross, please consider donating to The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.