Martin Ross
Martin Ross for Honorary Mayor of Carmichael
Building Bridges Between Business and Community
Why Business and Community Leaders Should Support Martin Ross
As a fellow business leader and community advocate, I understand that thriving businesses require strong communities—and strong communities need successful businesses. My candidacy represents a proven track record of creating partnerships that drive economic growth while addressing community needs.
Strategic Business Leadership Experience
Current Role: Deputy Director of External Affairs, Partnerships & Workforce Development at Health Education Council
- Developing employer-employee connections that strengthen our local workforce
- Creating pathways from education to employment for youth and adults
- Building strategic partnerships that benefit both business and community outcomes
Educational Foundation:
- Engineering Expertise: B.S. Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering Emphasis, UC Berkeley
- Business Acumen: MBA from CSU Monterey Bay—bringing strategic planning, fiscal responsibility, and effective governance to community leadership
Proven Community Investment & Recognition
- 2025 Top 20 Change Maker selected by the Sacramento Bee
- Advisory Board Dir. & Officer (Secretary) of Carmichael Park & Recreation District
- Chairman of Sacramento County Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee
- Commissioner with Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency
- 20+ years of transformational leadership across Western United States
- The Salvation Army (Ranks of Captain & Major 20 years-Western United States (major city, inner-city, semi-rural & tribal transformational leadership roles (Seattle, Sacramento, Compton, and in between)
- Ready To Work (Exec. Dir. working with the homeless and formerly incarcerated)
- Deputy Director of External Affairs, Partnerships & Workforce Development at Health Education Council
My Vision for Carmichael's Business & General Community
Workforce Development: Connecting local businesses with skilled workers through strategic partnerships and job training programs
Economic Growth: Leveraging my experience in public-private partnerships to create opportunities that benefit both businesses and residents
Community Collaboration: Building bridges between Chamber members, local government, and community organizations to address challenges collectively
Practical Solutions: Applying nonprofit community based experience, engineering problem-solving and MBA strategic thinking to real community issues
Why This Matters to You
Strong communities don't happen by accident—they require leaders who understand both business needs and community dynamics. My 10,000+ hours of community engagement, combined with my business education and workforce development expertise, positions me to be an effective advocate for Carmichael's business community.
Together, we can continue building a thriving Carmichael where businesses flourish and communities prosper.
I firmly believe that building strong communities extends beyond textbooks, theory and just talk. It’s about connecting and cultivating the whole community and the whole person —their/our dreams, fears, and aspirations. Through my career journey I’ve witnessed the impact of strong businesses, well-working government, stable housing, and collaborative communities or the lack thereof. Let’s continue to build up the great community of Carmichael and beyond, where every business and community member feels safe, heard, and motivated.
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