Donald E. Ross (May 2, 1930 – January 18, 2021) was an American engineer who served as managing partner of the engineering firm

Jaros, Baum & Bolles Jaros, Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers, LLP (JB&B) is an American MEP ( Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) and consulting engineering firm founded in 1915 by Alfred L. Jaros, Jr. and Albert L. Baum. The firm is best known for high-rise proj ...

Biography

Ross received his B.A. from Columbia College in 1952 and B.S. from the

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in 1953. He also earned an MBA from

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. As managing partner of Jaros, Baum & Bolles, he led the design of mechanical and electrical systems for more than 200 skyscrapers, including

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, Bank of China Tower, and the

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. Ross was elected a member of the

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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

in 2019 for "distinguished engineering achievement."

References

1930 births 2021 deaths American engineers {{DEFAULTSORT:Ross, Donald E. Columbia College (New York) alumni Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science alumni New York University Stern School of Business alumni Members of the United States National Academy of Engineering