Tad Ross

Tad Ross is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Sr. Director of Talent at First Watch Restaurants since July 2019, where oversight of a team of Regional Talent Directors supports brand-wide staffing, retention, and development. Previously, Ross held roles as Regional Talent Director, Human Resources Manager, and Talent Acquisition Manager at Charleys Philly Steaks, and served as Corporate Recruiter at Red Roof Inns. Additional experience includes positions as Sr. Recruiter at Nationwide Insurance, Contract Recruiter at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Sourcing Specialist at Battelle Memorial Institute, Recruitment & Retention Specialist at N. Wasserstrom & Sons, Executive Recruiter at Ray & Barney Group, and Personnel Officer at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ross earned a B.A. in Psychology from Bowling Green State University in 2004.