Background
Ross, Robert Jon was born on March 15, 1956 in Midland, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald Lee and Rita Mae Ross.
Ross, Robert Jon was born on March 15, 1956 in Midland, Michigan, United States. Son of Donald Lee and Rita Mae Ross.
Bachelor of Science in Wood and Fiber Utilization, Michigan Technology University, 1978. Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technology University, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science, Washington State University, 1984.
Manager wood engineering, Metriguard, Inc., Pullman, Washington, 1984-1987; research engineer, TJ International, Boise, Idaho., 1987-1988; head engineering mechancis laboratory, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, 1988-1992; project leader wood processing and drying systems, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin, since 1992.
Member American Society for Testing and Materials (chairman wood committee), American Society of Civil Engineers, Forest Products Society.
Married Nancy Jane Sutherland, July 19, 1982.