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.
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.
The Path to Impact
Founded Residence by Ross
Launched executive coaching
Founded the BOLD Knight Group
Published Breaking Ground, Breaking Glass Ceilings
Published Frameworks for BOLD Leadership
TEDx Speaker
Leadership, Out Loud
Watch Tammie’s TEDx talk — the story of breaking ground and breaking glass ceilings, told from the stage.
Built on Substance
MBA, Project Management
Louisiana State University · Cum Laude graduate of Christian Brothers University.
Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Professional — analytical rigor and process excellence.
TEDx Speaker
Selected to share her leadership story on the TEDx stage in 2026.
NAHB Leadership
Published through NAHB BuilderBooks with a 140K+ member reach.