Giving back helps our communities, economies and teams to flourish. Ross contributes extensively to four community causes - corporate governance; technology innovation; trade & investment; and sports excellence.
“Just as people cannot live without eating, so a business cannot live without profits. But most people don’t live to eat, and neither must businesses live just to make profits.”
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - BOARD CHAIR, BOARD DIRECTOR/COMMITTEE & ADVISORY BOARD
Ross is currently a board director of AdvantageBC and of Scottish Canadian Business Association of British Columbia (‘ScotCanBC’). Ross was a member of the high-profile Board Governance Task Force on director pay of Coast Capital Savings Credit Union.
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION - CEO MENTOR, PANEL JUDGE & GUEST SPEAKER
For over 10 years, Ross has mentored CEOs of early-stage technology ventures - with a focus on innovators within financial technology and clean technology. Ross has supported entrepreneurial finance through guest speaking at post-secondary institutions and by acting as a panel judge of business plan competitions.
Trade and Investment - NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP, GOVERNMENT SUPPORT & TRADE ADVISORY
For over 10 years, Ross has sought to positively stimulate economic growth through relevant board positions; membership of GlobalScot network; support to international trade missions; and meetings with company executives that are considering trade or investment.
SPORTS EXCELLENCE - COACH, INSTRUCTOR & OFFICIAL
Ross has completed certifications in multiple sports, including alpine ski race coach; alpine ski race official; alpine ski instructor; and curling coach. In B.C., Ross has coached athletes of Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Race Club and the public through Grouse Mountain Snow School.
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.”