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David Ross
Environmental Protection Agency (joined: Dec. 14, 2017)
Assistant Administrator for Water | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Environmental Protection Agency:
Prior to joining EPA in January 2018, Mr. Ross worked as the Director of the Environmental Protection Unit at the Wisconsin Department of Justice. During his tenure, he served as the lead environmental prosecutor for the State of Wisconsin and worked closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on environmental and natural resources issues. Mr. Ross has also worked in the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office representing the Water Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and as a partner in the land use and natural resources practice at an international law firm in Washington, D.C. Earlier in his career, he provided project management and environmental consulting services to the City of San Diego, California with a focus on designing, installing, and testing wastewater reclamation and repurification technologies. Mr. Ross received his J.D. and Masters in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Unit Director, Assistant Attorney General
- Wyoming Attorney General's Office Senior Assistant Attorney General
Former Compensation Sources
- Wisconsin Department of Justice Prosecute environmental crimes and violations and defend agency decisions in court.
- Wyoming Attorney General's Office Provide legal counsel to Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and Wyoming Governor's Office.
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Department of Justice | $109,892 | |
| Wyoming Attorney General's Office | $40,761 | |
| IRA - Vanguard Total Bond Index Fund (VBTLX) | $100,001 - $250,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| IRA - Vanguard Total Stock Index Fund (VTSAX) | $100,001 - $250,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
| State of Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Plan (all in Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Fund) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| State of Wisconsin, defined benefit plan (not yet vested for retirement benefits) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Account #1 (cash) | $100,001 - $250,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Vanguard 529 Child 1 (aggressive growth option for 12-year old age group) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Vanguard 529 Child 2 (aggressive growth option for 10-year old age group) | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Admiral Shares | $100,001 - $250,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Admiral Shares | $100,001 - $250,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Fidelity Government Money Market | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| ADP Inc., common stock | $50,001 - $100,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin | I will not participate in my deferred compensation plan with the State of Wisconsin after my resignation. | June 16, 2016 |
| State of Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin | I will not participate or have any vested interest in the State of Wisconsin's defined benefit retirement benefit plan after my resignation. | June 16, 2016 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provident Funding | Mortgage on Personal Residence | $100,001 - $250,000 | 3.5% | 2013 |
| Suntrust | Mortgage on Personal Residence | $250,001 - $500,000 | 3.75% | 2016 |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADP Inc., ESPP account | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| ADP Inc., restricted stock | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| ADP Inc. | salary, bonus | ||
| ADP Inc., cash balance pension plan | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| IRA - Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund | $100,001 - $250,000 | $201 - $1,000 | |
| 401k - JPMorgan SmartRetirement 2030 Fund (Financial interest currently limited to accumulated cash value of salary withholding. Given limited years of service, not yet vested in future retirement benefits.) | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| 401k - JPMorgan SmartRetirement 2040 Fund | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) |
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