Maria Ross, Vice President of Human Resources, has over 25 years of experience as a proven leader in developing and managing HR and Administrative Operations. Maria is experienced in developing strategic programs (including an IPO as well as mergers and acquisitions) at start-up to mid-sized companies, driving initiatives to support business goals, and shaping corporate culture while implementing HR best practices in compliance with state and federal regulations. She has worked in a variety of industries, including software and hardware development, transportation engineering, ecommerce, nutraceutical, manufacturing, desalination, insurance, healthcare, and linear motion technology, to name a few.

Previously, Maria was with Ezaki Glico (a Japanese leader in