GALLAGHER & KENNEDY ATTORNEY, MICHAEL ROSS, JOINS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 21, 2013) – Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., a full service business law firm, today announced that Michael R. Ross has joined the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Executive Council.
The Council is made up of key executives from respected organizations and community partners that support the Foundation’s charitable efforts. Founded in 2011, the addition of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Executive Council has enabled the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation to grow its fundraising efforts with leadership, advice and fundraising support.
“We are thrilled to have Mike Ross join us as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Executive Council,” said Derrick Hall, President and CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks. “His commitment to helping others combined with his leadership skills and expertise make him a perfect addition to this outstanding group.”
Last year, the Diamondbacks and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation surpassed $33 million in charitable investments in the community. The organization focuses its charitable efforts on three main areas – homelessness, indigent health care and youth programs of all types.
Mr. Ross, a shareholder, works primarily in civil litigation, with a focus on commercial and employment litigation. In addition to his role as executive council member for the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, he also serves on the Advisory Board for the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Volunteer Lawyers Program and is a member of the Madison Traditional Academy Dad’s Club.