Background
Roess, Roger Peter was born on December 12, 1947 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of Charles Gordon and Theresa (Welchner) Roess.
Roess, Roger Peter was born on December 12, 1947 in Flushing, New York, United States. Son of Charles Gordon and Theresa (Welchner) Roess.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic Institute New York, Brooklyn, 1968. Master of Science in Transportation Planning, Polytechnic Institute New York, Brooklyn, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Transportation Planning, Polytechnic Institute New York, Brooklyn, 1972.
Instructor, Polytechnic Institute New York, 1969-1972; assistant professor, Polytechnic Institute New York, 1972-1977; associate, Polytechnic Institute New York, 1977-1983; professor, Polytechnic Institute New York, 1983-1986; professor, Polytechnic U., Brooklyn, since 1986; dean engineering, Polytechnic U., Brooklyn, 1984-1995, 96-97; associate provost academic affairs, Polytechnic U., Brooklyn, 1990-1993; vice president for academic affairs, Poly U., Brooklyn, 1993-1995; vice president academic operations, Poly U., Brooklyn, 1996-1997.
Vice president Garden City South Little League, New York, 1981-1987. Trustee Franklin Square Board Education, New York, 1984-1990, 94—. Trustee Sewanhaka Central High School District Board Education.
Member Transportation Research Bd (highway capacity and quality service committee 1985-1996), Institute Transportation Engineers (associate),Sigma Xi, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Janet Elaine Mitchell, July 4, 1970. Children: Roger Michael, Christopher John.