Ross DeVol

THROUGH OTHERS’ EYES

• “Ross is a great communicator and as an economist, Ross has a great way of explaining complex economic situation in an understandable and practical manner. He is also dedicated to building an ecosystem that works and improves a communities/state’s ability to build a more competitive future. Ross also does not present an egotistical persona — it is NOT about him — it is about understanding the elements that must be brought together for a community/state to provide an improved economic future for themselves and their families.”

— Jerry B. Adams

• “Ross is the intelligent, economic development professional that will work and lead NWA to the next level of success. Whether it is assessing the critical implementation of technology transfer or the integration of research between medical and academic research institutions or the measurement of comparative advantages/disadvantages between Arkansas and the rest of the U.S., Ross has experience is these important areas.”

— Mary Ann Greenwood

• “Ross has a deep understanding of the data and can make it talk. He speaks with the depth of this information and rather straightforward. He is not only sharing complicated to explain terms and data but he is informing the Heartland that we have a lot to do in order to become a competitive economy long-term. Yes, Arkansas’ economy is fundamentally healthy and has had a great run in the last decade but, compared to the highest performing states, it still does not have the strength of the ecosystem that can innovate and entrepreneurs that can bring new and different ways of doing things by looking at markets differently and using technology to deliver at less cost and greater speed.”

— Tim McFarland