The culture of David E. Ross Construction is steeped in Midwest values: Work hard and smart. Listen before you speak. Honor your commitment. Work as a team. Earn your pay. The growth and success of the company through the years is simple: Our employees live these virtues in ways that are transparent to their colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors, and clients alike.

Not Just a Client, a Relationship

“Our proposed water treatment facility was way over budget and was going to be seriously compromised. [David E.] Ross Construction value engineered the project and proposed innovative changes that reduced the construction costs while maintaining the design intent and capacity of the plant.” – Mike Kalis, HDR Archer

David E. Ross Construction brings to each client a depth and breadth of experience that goes well beyond notable engineering and construction capabilities. Our experience in restoring historically significant structures, in installing high-tech navigational systems facilities at airports, and creating safe infrastructure in hospital linear accelerator installations while radiation oncology departments remained in operation have taught us to be sensitive to not only the details of the project, but how our work affects human activity around us.

We take pride in doing work of high quality — partially for the intrinsic value of “doing a job well done”, but ultimately for the knowledge that through our work, human life was made easier, better or more comfortable. Clients seem to appreciate the work we do and the value we bring to their projects — 80% of our work is for repeat customers.

Meet the Team

Dave Ross

President / Owner

Credentials:

  • Professional Engineer – Registered in Missouri & Kansas
  • Tau Beta Pi Honorary Engineering Organization
  • American Society of Professional Engineers
  • M.B.A., University of Kansas
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Kansas
  • 30 Hour OSHA Certification

Personal:

  • 3rd Generation Contractor, began working at Ross Construction in 1978. Avid Kansas Jayhawk Basketball fan and is proud to say he was in San Antonio when KU won the National Championship in 2008 and again in New Orleans in 2022!

Colleague Comment:

  • If we can make it through Dave’s punch list, the client’s will be a snap.

Allison Ross McClain

Vice President

Credentials:

  • Masters in Construction Management (MCM), University of Kansas, 2015
  • B.S., Business Administration, Finance, University of Kansas, 2002
  • Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), 2007
  • Associate in Risk Management (ARM), 2006
  • Associate Underwriter (AU), 2005
  • 30 Hour OSHA Certification

Personal:

  • Allison grew up in the construction business and decided to join the family business in 2007 after gaining valuable risk management experience in the commercial insurance industry.

Larry Rosanbalm

Vice President, Superintendent

Credentials:

  • B.S., Mathematics, University of Missouri
  • 30 Hour OSHA Certification

Personal:

  • Larry has been with Ross Construction since 1969. His vast knowledge and experience in Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant construction makes him an invaluable part of our team. He is involved in his community and is a member of the school board committee. He enjoys spending time with his grandkids on the weekends.

Jim Haley

Vice President, Superintendent

Credentials:

  • B.S., Business Administration, University of Kansas
  • 30 Hour OSHA Certification

Personal:

  • Jim has been part of the Ross Construction team since 1978. His knowledge from 40 years’ experience and work ethic is hard to match. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. During the Fall, you can catch Jim and his wife at the KU football games.

John Gardner

Project Manager

Credentials:

  • Professional Engineer – Registered in Kansas
  • Tau Beta Pi Honorary Engineering Organization
  • M.B.A., University of Kansas, 2012
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2010
  • 30 Hour OSHA Certification

Personal:

  • Started working at Ross Construction in 2010. When he’s not at work you can normally find him with a golf club in his hand (as long as it’s above 20 degrees outside).

Matt Gustin

Project Manager

Credentials:

  • Engineering & Science, Missouri Valley College
  • 30 Hour OSHA Certification

Personal:

  • Matt began working at Ross Construction in 2001. He enjoys spending time with his family and especially enjoys time at the lake and hunting.

Ryan Kimmel

Project Manager

Credentials:

  • B.S., Construction Science & Management, Kansas State University, 2003
  • ACI Certified Grade I Technician
  • 30 Hour OSHA Certification

Personal:

  • Ryan started his career at Ross Construction in 2004. He has numerous outdoor hobbies including hunting, fishing, golf and riding motorcycles.

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Our Clients Say

Our proposed water treatment facility was way over budget and was going to be seriously compromised. [David E.] Ross Construction value engineered the project and proposed innovative changes that reduced the construction costs while maintaining the design intent and capacity of the plant.

Mike Kalis, HDR Archer