I was saddened to learn over the weekend of the passing of Stanley Ross. Stan was at the helm of Ross Printing Company for many years after its founding by his father, George. Today, his son Alan and grandson Benjamin continue to lead the company.
Stan was one of the first printing salesman I met when my career began and the finest I’ve ever known. Always the consummate professional, he was sharply dressed and affable, and I admired his taste in cars (Mercedes). In a gentle way, he knew how to take care of his customers while at the same time being firmly in control of his printing operation. When I first struck out on my own—prior to forming AMD—he was quick to offer my name and services to his contacts. I’ll never forget his kind, hand-written note, received when my father passed away so many years ago.
When I think of Stan, the first word that comes to mind is “integrity.” I learned a great deal from him by simply being in his company. Not long ago, I had the opportunity to visit with Stan and it seemed like we picked up right where we had left off—reminiscing about long-ago clients and projects as if it had all happened yesterday.
Thank you, Stan. I will be forever grateful for our friendship.
