Brooklyn Water Enterprises Inc. hired David Ross, developer, former co-owner and operator of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, Miss. and developer of the Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino in Puerto Rico, as chief development officer and advisory board member.

“David brings a wealth of experience in the planning, financing and implementation of complex businesses that have thrived,” says Steven M. Fassberg, founder, chairman and CEO of Brooklyn Water Enterprises Inc.

“His business acumen and leadership skills will help guide our company’s strategic growth and development.”

Before joining Brooklyn Water Enterprises, Ross served as owner and president of Millamax Development Corp., where he was responsible for the financing, development, marketing and management of over $1 billion of hotels, casinos, major market office buildings, shopping centers, industrial parks, planned communities and single-family homes in South Florida, New York, Mississippi, Puerto Rico and Connecticut.

“Brooklyn Water Enterprises is poised to be the fastest growing bakery café concept in America. Its quality food products, quick and friendly service and seasoned team of corporate executives have positioned the company for exponential growth,” Ross says.

“I look forward to bringing my experience and background in developing and operating large, multi-tier businesses to help manage that growth.” 

Ross is a graduate of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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