Jason Ross

Dr. Jason Ross is an Assistant Professor of Management at Western Carolina University's School of Economics, Management, and Project Management within the College of Business. He holds a PhD from the University of Kentucky and prior teaching experience there. His research focuses on social networks, particularly dormant ties and their workplace implications, as well as philanthropy and human-animal work. He also consults in healthcare, government finance, automotives, general management, and real estate.

• PhD, University of Kentucky
• MBA, Eastern Kentucky University
• BS, Eastern Kentucky University

His research explores how individuals leverage past connections (dormant ties) to navigate stressors, such as during the pandemic, and the role of memory/cognition in network dynamics. Recent work emphasizes prosocial occupations and network mobilization strategies.

His teaching spans human resource management, organizational behavior, mathematics, and introductory management. Despite no listed scientific awards, his consulting work highlights practical applications of his research. He has no documented advisees or grants listed here. Dr. Ross is an active animal rescuer, sports enthusiast, and holds quirky world records, including a group honey bun eating record and most detentions in elementary school.