Ross has been associated with the energy industry for 45 years in various capacities. He recently was the Chief Operating officer of Gulfport Energy Corporation.

Ross was also president of a privately held consortium of businesses which included oil and gas exploration and operations, energy services, banking, and farming/ranching.

Ross is an accomplished executive with broad-based experience in the energy sector in both public and private arenas.

Ross has used his expertise consulting for numerous companies in multiple business sectors. Recently he was tasked to consult for a Private Equity firm in the SCOOP play in Oklahoma.

Experience: COO Gulfport Energy Corp., President Briscoe Drilling Corp, President of Lariat Services Inc., Certified Public Accountant

Education: B.S. Accounting, Southwestern Oklahoma State University