Ross M. Hinkle

Ross M. Hinkle has a comprehensive work experience in finance and operations. Ross M. is currently serving as the Chief School Finance and Operations Officer at Choice Schools Associates since October 2022. Prior to this, they were the Principal | Member of Dock's Accounting Service LLC, which was established in 2013 to assist small businesses with their accounting needs. Ross also worked as the Executive Director of Finance and Operations/CFO at Belding Area Schools from July 2016 to October 2022, where they managed budgeting and accounting for a 5-building school district. Additionally, they held positions such as Director of Finance and Administration at the Grand Rapids Symphony, General Ledger Accountant at Kent District Library, and General Ledger Accountant at Hope Network. Ross started their career as an Assistant Controller at Collins & Associates in 2010.

Ross M. Hinkle completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Accounting at Davenport University from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting Information Management from the same university between 2008 and 2011. Furthermore, Ross M. Hinkle obtained a certification as a Certified Chief Financial Officer from the Michigan School Business Officials in December 2018.