Ross received his B.A. from
Columbia College in 1952 and B.S. from the
Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science in 1953. He also earned an MBA from
New York University. As managing partner of Jaros, Baum & Bolles, he led the design of mechanical and electrical systems for more than 200 skyscrapers, including
Willis Tower,
Bank of China Tower, and the
Messeturm. Ross was elected a member of the
National Academy of Engineering in 1993 "for contributions to design of energy-efficient systems, professional and public services, and the nurturing of engineering talent." He received the Egleston Medal from
Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science in 2019 for "distinguished engineering achievement." == References ==