Former Chief Administrator, Oklahoma

Dan Ross spent fourteen years working for the State of Oklahoma with the last seven as the Administrator of Capital Assets Management.  In this role, Ross served as the state’s chief administrator over many areas of government including Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, Fleet, Risk, Planning, Print, and Surplus.  In addition, he was a key member and driving force behind initiatives aimed at bringing smarter spending and more efficient operations to the state.

His career in government began in Energy Management where programs he oversaw were considered cutting edge at the time.  The State of Oklahoma was one of the first public entities to have buildings EnergyStar Certified and added LEED Buildings to his record.  His career was then catapulted into roles that brought statewide contracts to political subdivisions, served as a top advisor to the Secretary of Finance, and was responsible for the start up of a new agency.  This proven track record of success eventually led to him being named the Capital Assets Administrator.

Ross represented Oklahoma at the national level as the state member for the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) where he served on various committees and panels.  He spent two years on the Executive Council where he worked with fellow chief administrators in creating NASCA’s strategic plan and rebranding efforts.  He was a proud host of the NASCA Institute and is passionate about the importance of such an organization.

Ross holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration as well as being a graduate of the Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma’s Executive Development Program for State Officials.

Dan and his wife, Tiffany, have two young daughters and enjoy being active and engaged in community events.  They also enjoy traveling and consider scuba diving a prime hobby.