Shining Ross Stars! "So friendly and helpful! Always has a smile on their face. Thank you!" "Amazing customer service!" "Helping others feel included and valued in a group" "Very welcoming and patient" "I so appreciate how you always include our team. You have a great ability to listen, reflect, and make others feel supported and included." "Extremely friendly and helpful" "You are always right on top of things, always available for any questions, and always with a smile on your face. Thank you!" "Always willing to shake knowledge with the team!" "Willingness to learn new things."

January 2026 Ross Star Recipients

Acknowledging the everyday excellence and hard work of our colleagues is very important. You can nominate a colleague for a Ross Star at any time. A certificate will be sent to their inbox with a message from you acknowledging how they have shined and made a difference.

Congratulations to our latest Ross Star recipients! 

Ashley Birch
Shandra Bremer
Ella Carvalho
Denise Coughlin
Emmanuel Galinato
Derrick Glahn
Young Kim
Melissa Krammer
Lindsey Lulek
Jenn Mull
Lindsay Nathan 
Ashley Neubecker
Sheila Patton
Karen Phelps
Teresa Purnama
Alexa Scoby
Rick Scott
Derrick Scurlock
Colum Slevin
Jaclyn Smith
Emilee Studley
Ruedee Vance
Claire Wagner
Maelisa Watkins
Alexa Wester
Laverne Wise

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