Kirk Ross

Kirk Ross has over two decades of experience in the paper manufacturing industry, currently serving as Director of Somerset Mill Expansion at Sappi since July 2006. Throughout this tenure, Kirk has held various leadership roles including Director of Marketing Brand Management, Director of Research & Development, and Director of Manufacturing Services. Prior to joining Sappi, Kirk worked at Verso Paper Corp. for nine years, where positions included Area Manager for the No. 1 Paper Machine and Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor. Earlier experience includes a Process Engineering Co-Op at James River Corporation. Kirk holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maine and has furthered education with a Finance for Executives program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and studies at Harvard Business School.