Dennis A. Ross, AIA, NCARB, is an architect and graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including a year as an exchange student with the Polytechnic of Central London. He has over 40 years of experience, including a long tenure in real estate development and construction, which allows him to assess projects from multiple points of view. Ross is NCARB-certified; a member of the American Institute of Architects, NFPA, and the International Code Council; licensed in 15 states; and an honorary member of the Kingston Fire Department. His expertise in project management, land use, budgeting, construction and focus on solutions to difficult problems have enabled him to knowledgeably write and speak on a variety of fire station design issues.