Director since 2012
Director in Class I (term expiring in 2022)
Thomas S. Gross is the retired vice chairman and chief operating officer for the Electrical Sector of Eaton Corporation plc, a diversified global leader in power management, serving in this capacity from 2009–2015. He joined the company in 2003 as vice president – Eaton business systems and subsequently served as president of Eaton’s power quality and controls business from 2004–2009. Prior to joining Eaton, he held executive leadership positions with Danaher Corporation, Xycom Automation and Rockwell Automation. Gross was previously a director for WABCO Holdings Inc., a leading manufacturer of vehicle control systems, until 2020. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from the University of Michigan.