Background
Ross, Robert Edgar was born on August 25, 1948 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Edgar Hunter and Mildred (Brooks) Ross.
Ross, Robert Edgar was born on August 25, 1948 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Edgar Hunter and Mildred (Brooks) Ross.
Bachelor of Science in food science, Rutgers University, 1970; Master of Science in food science, U. Massachusetts, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science, U. Massachusetts, 1973.
Food scientist, Hunt-Wesson Foods, Inc., Fullerton, California, 1973-1977; senior director biscuit Research and Development, Nabisco Brands, East Hanover, New Jersey, 1978-1986; vice president gum and confection Research and Development, Warner-Lambert, Morris Plains, New Jersey, 1986-1987; group director technical services, International Nabisco Brands, Parsippany, New Jersey, 1987-1989; vice president Research and Development/ quality assurance, Estee Corporation, Parsippany, New Jersey, 1989-1990; vice president, Pepperidge Farm, Norwalk, Connecticut, since 1990. Newsletter editor Southern California Institute of Food Technologists, 1975-1977. Executive Committee New York Institute of Food Technologists.
Advisory board Department of Technology California State University, Long Beach, 1976-1977. Captain United States Army Reserve, 1970-1978. Member Institute Food Technologists.
Married Nancy Handloser, May 27, 1979. Children: Jillian, Allison.