Background
Ross, Fred Michael was born on August 26, 1921 in New York City. Son of Albert N. and Shirley (Honig) Ross.
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Fred Michael Ross
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Fred Michael Ross, American Organic chemist. Achievements include development of process for manufacture of ovate diamonds for use in petroleum bits and geological core drills, process for reclamation and recovery of industrial diamond bearing waste materials. Recipient Board of Control Silver medal for Outstanding Alumnus Michigan Technology U., 1978; inducted Michigan Technology U. Academy Sciences and Arts, 1997.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Michigan Technology U., 1943.
Career
Senior gas analyst, Pure Oil Corporation, Chicago, 1943-1944; chief chemical engineer, Multiplate Glass Corporation, Jamaica, New York, 1945-1951; founder, Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Dust Company, Inc., Mineola, New York, 1952-1980; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Portfolio Management, Inc., Rochester, New York, 1976-1980; founder, president, Gemery Corporation, Mineola, 1974-1980; director, Industrial Diamond Association of America, 1977-1978; Chief Executive Officer, chairman, Robonard, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, since 1980.
Achievements
Membership
Campaign co-chairman for R. Shaw for Arizona House of Reps, 1994. Petty officer United States Navy, 1944-1945. Fellow American Institute Chemists.
Connections
Married Nee Kilar, May 9, 1954. Children: Robin, Bonnie, Richard.
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Recipient Board of Control Silver medal for Outstanding Alumnus Michigan Technology U., 1978. Inducted Michigan Technology U. Academy Sciences and Arts, 1997.Recipient Board of Control Silver medal for Outstanding Alumnus Michigan Technology U., 1978. Inducted Michigan Technology U. Academy Sciences and Arts, 1997.