Paul M. Ross

About Paul M. Ross

I am a founder and executive operator building durable, American-based businesses across defense manufacturing, food and protein processing, and energy—industries where execution, trust, and long-term thinking still matter.I serve as Founder and Executive Manager of GGSO Holdings, a platform that owns and operates multiple companies across these sectors. The portfolio is intentionally structured around hard assets, domestic production, and disciplined capital deployment, with a long-term ownership mindset rather than short-cycle exits.My background is rooted in senior military leadership, where accountability, logistics, and operational decision-making were non-negotiable. That experience now informs how I structure companies, select partners, and scale operations. I am not interested in fragile growth or financial engineering; I focus on repeatable execution, operating discipline, and resilient businesses.My role across the platform centers on strategy, capital structure, partner alignment, and long-range growth planning. I work best with peers who value clarity over noise, substance over optics, and decisions that hold up under pressure.I am open to thoughtful conversations with strategic partners and industry peers who are building real businesses in demanding environments and are aligned with long-term ownership and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Board Member

   Farmer Veteran Coalition

   Jan 2026 — Present · US

Education

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• The Citadel

  Master of Business Administration - MBA (Candidate)