Ross Higginbotham, MBA

•Spearheaded a strategic transformation of student career outcomes, increasing placement rates by 14% in one year through targeted partnerships and data-driven initiatives. •Forged and deepened executive-level relationships with 9 major hiring firms, resulting in a 300% surge in student internships and full-time placements. •Built scalable, alumni-driven talent pipelines in key national markets, leveraging CRM and networking platforms to expand reach and impact. •Developed and led a high-touch coaching program for 125+ real estate students, fostering a culture of growth, resilience, and professional excellence. •Launched the Careers in Real Estate Networking & Hiring event, growing on campus real estate recruiting from 16 companies at the first event in 2023 to 50 company partners from around the world in 2025, with 150+ students attending. •Implemented Notre Dame's extracurricular real estate program, FIRE Ignite,

•Led cross-functional teams and partnered with C-suite executives to deliver 16 global datacenter projects ($10B+), consistently meeting aggressive timelines and budgets. •Drove operational transformation by implementing new forecasting models and process improvements, reducing delivery times by 3 months and generating $30M in additional revenue. •Championed early-stage collaboration between design, construction, and program stakeholders, minimizing rework and aligning teams around shared goals. •Presented strategic recommendations to senior leadership, influencing infrastructure investment decisions and long-term growth.

• Developed and implemented a new marketing strategy for a 401(c)(3) nonprofit, driving 60% revenue growth from 2020 to 2021 with no additional marketing investment • MBAA Board Member • Chief Relations Officer – Management and Leadership Club • VP Veteran Activities – MBA Military Veterans Club

New Infrastructure Development and Planning - Global • Built the standard financial model used to determine optimal datacenter deployment strategy, resulting in $30M revenue lift in Q4 2021

•Transformed an underperforming business unit, leading the team to exceed growth targets by 12% and drive a 10% overall business surplus. •Advised 80+ key clients on capital planning and operational strategy, fueling 60% territory growth and generating $700K in new revenue. •Orchestrated large-scale marketing and business development initiatives, producing 500+ qualified leads and $200K in personal sales growth. •Directed 600+ complex service projects, building a culture of operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration among vendors, technicians, and clients. •Authored and implemented multi-year asset management plans, enabling $300K in capital projects and preventing $180K in repair costs.

• Developed automated image-processing software to quantify photographic data, enabling researchers to analyze thousands of samples in seconds • Maintained a 21 acres turf research facility, ensuring proper mowing standards were practiced for all 180+ research studies

• Managed 20 technicians responsible for maintenance and operations of shipboard navigation and weapons systems; oversaw all training and performance evaluations • Led communication of all information related to the ship's underwater sensors to the ship's Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and Command Master Chief, via morning or nightly meeting of ships officers and non-commissioned officers • Planned, scheduled, and directed maintenance and overhaul schedule for ships' mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and supervised and inspected all work to ensure 100% completion of all tasks, ensuring repairs were completed by the correct level of authority

MBA with concentrations in Strategy and Marketing. Also took additional classes in Finanace and Entrepreneurship.

Studied engineering in the fields of natural resource and environmental engineering and machine systems engineering within the school of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.