Mike Ross has over 25 years in the hospitality industry. He began his career in Boston, MA working for the Back Bay Hilton Hotel. He attributes that experience with providing him with his passion and strong culinary foundation.

Mike moved to Atlanta with his wife and son in 1986 and transitioned from the Hilton Hotels to working for several notable restaurant groups, including Peasant Restaurant, Houston’s and Liberty House.

Mike joined Innovative Restaurant Concepts / Rio Bravo in 1997 and, afterwards, continued with Killer Concepts / Ray’s on the River. It was 2001 when Killer Concepts converted its downtown store, Siesta Grill, into Ray’s in the City where Mike served as the Operating Partner and Director of Operations.