About Tammie

A Story of Resilience and Vision

From job sites to boardrooms to the TEDx stage — Tammie Ross has spent her career proving that leadership is built the same way homes are: on foundations that hold.

20+Years Executive Leadership
18+Years in Real Estate
MBAProject Management
Tammie Ross

Tammie Ross is a visionary executive, licensed General Contractor, nationally published author, and keynote speaker whose work sits at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and transformation. As Chief Executive Officer of Residence by Ross, Tammie leads a minority woman-owned luxury design-build firm committed to reimagining what elevated and attainable living can be.

With more than two decades of leadership experience spanning finance, construction, real estate, and strategic partnerships, Tammie has built a reputation for leading with clarity, precision, and conviction. Whether in the boardroom, on a keynote stage, or at a construction site, she is known for transforming bold vision into measurable results.

Educational Excellence & Strategic Mastery

Tammie graduated Cum Laude from Christian Brothers University and earned her MBA in Project Management from Louisiana State University, sharpening her ability to execute complex initiatives with discipline and strategic focus. As a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Professional, she applies analytical rigor, process optimization, and operational excellence to every project.

From Boardroom to Blueprint

Before launching her construction company, Tammie built an accomplished 20-year career in corporate finance, serving in senior leadership roles including Regional Sales Director, Vice President of Business Controls & Risk Management, and Director of Strategic Partners for a leading global financial institution. In parallel, she cultivated more than 18 years of real estate experience.

Breaking Ground. Breaking Barriers.

As one of the few licensed female General Contractors in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Tammie has become a respected advocate for women in leadership, construction, and entrepreneurship. Her journey — from breaking barriers in corporate finance to building a thriving construction enterprise — has become a blueprint of possibility for women and emerging leaders everywhere.

A Legacy of Leadership

Tammie is the founder of The BOLD Knight Group™, where she equips leaders and organizations with practical frameworks to build trust, lead under pressure, and create lasting legacy. Her guiding belief is simple: BOLD leadership isn’t announced—it’s built. With every home constructed, every audience inspired, and every leader empowered, Tammie continues to prove that when excellence leads, legacy follows.

Career Milestones

The Path to Impact

2022

Founded Residence by Ross

2023

Launched executive coaching

2024

Founded the BOLD Knight Group

2025

Published Breaking Ground, Breaking Glass Ceilings

2026

Published Frameworks for BOLD Leadership

2026

TEDx Speaker

On the TEDx Stage

Leadership, Out Loud

Watch Tammie’s TEDx talk — the story of breaking ground and breaking glass ceilings, told from the stage.

Credentials

Built on Substance

Education

MBA, Project Management

Louisiana State University · Cum Laude graduate of Christian Brothers University.

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Professional — analytical rigor and process excellence.

Speaking

TEDx Speaker

Selected to share her leadership story on the TEDx stage in 2026.

Industry

NAHB Leadership

Published through NAHB BuilderBooks with a 140K+ member reach.

Next Step

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