Coming from an accounting background with Namco, Royal Doulton & Sony Corporation, Ross entered the Cold Chain Industry in 1981 when he joined Frigmobile Pty Ltd as their Financial Controller. In that position, which he held until September 1984, he was responsible for total accounting and administration of Frigmobile and its many subsidiaries and associated companies.
It was September 1984 that Ross took over the Chief Executive role of the company when Robin Elix, the then MD, unfortunately retired with multiple sclerosis. Ross held the position of President/Chairman of the association from 1993-1999 and was elected a Life Member in 1997.