James Delmage Ross
J. D. Ross | |
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Ross, 1930 | |
| Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission | |
| In office August 23, 1935 – October 31, 1937 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Ferdinand Pecora |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Frank |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1872 Chatham, Ontario |
| Died | March 14, 1939 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Skagit River Hydroelectric Project, Seattle Municipal Light and Power Plant, first administrator of Bonneville Power Administration |
James Delmage Ross (November 9, 1872 – March 14, 1939) was the superintendent of lighting for Seattle for 28 years and was the first administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration. He was instrumental in developing the Cedar Falls and Skagit River hydroelectric power plants. A self-taught engineer, Ross advocated for public utilities and regional power networks. He also later served as a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission.