Background
Childs, K. Ross was born on June 17, 1937 in London, Ontario, Canada. Son of William Ross and Catherine Evelyn (Donaldson) Childs.
consultant County administrator
Childs, K. Ross was born on June 17, 1937 in London, Ontario, Canada. Son of William Ross and Catherine Evelyn (Donaldson) Childs.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, University Michigan, 1960; post-graduate Civil Engineer, Business Administration, University of Michigan post-graduate Public Administration, Wayne State University.
Engineering assistant, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 1960; tax engineer, Washtenaw County, 1960-1968; assistant county administrator, Washtenaw County, 1968-1969; county administrator, Washtenaw County, 1970-1973; assistant general manager for General Superior vena cava syndrome, S. Eastern Michigan Transportation Authority, 1973-1974; acting general manager, S. Eastern Michigan Transportation Authority, 1974-1975; director administrative services, S. Eastern Michigan Transportation Authority, 1975-1976; county administrator, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, since 1976. Board directors First of America Northern Michigan. Member finance committee Michigan Municipal Risk Management.
President Comty. Living Center Endowment. Past president Washtenaw County Retirement System. Vice chairman Munson Medical Center.
Past chairman Grand Traverse County Hospital Finance Authority. Secretary Grand Traverse County Economic Development Corporation. Board directors Traverse Bay Econ Development Сorporation.
Chairman Northwestern Michigan College Foundation. Elder Presbyterian Church, Traverse City. Member National Association County Administrators (past president), Michigan Association County Administrative Officers, International City and County Management Association, International Personnel Managers Association, Michigan Public Risk Insurance Management Association, Rotary (past president Traverse City, assistant district governor 1997-1999).
Married Helen Ann Randle, June 28, 1958. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Susan Elizabeth.