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George Ross
Director/Board Member at
ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Net worth: 596 $ as of 29/04/2026
Profile
George K.
Ross is currently an Independent Director at Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a position held since 2008.
Formerly, served as Chief Financial Officer, Director & Executive VP at Official Payments Holdings, Inc. from 1997 to 2000; Executive Director-Foundations & Partnerships at World Vision, Inc. from 2005 to 2010; Partner at Heartwood Partners, LLC from 1992 to 1997; Director & Senior Financial Officer at Axel Johnson, Inc. in 1992; and Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Aminoil USA, Inc. from 1976 to 1979.
Education includes an MBA from The Ohio State University and undergraduate studies at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | 595,903 ( 0.9% ) | 596 $ | 29/04/2026 |
George Ross active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2007 |
Former positions of George Ross
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
World Vision, Inc.
 World Vision, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a Christian humanitarian organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/11/2010 |
Official Payments Holdings, Inc.
 Official Payments Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides biller direct electronic payment solutions | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/12/1999 |
Heartwood Partners, LLC
 Heartwood Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Heartwood Partners invests in companies located in the US with an EBITDA of USD 5 - 30 million and revenue of USD 30 - 400 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of agriculture, aftermarket auto/truck parts, manufacturing, distribution, food, and consumer services. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for buyout transactions. The firm acquires control and minority interest and make co-investments. It takes a seat on the board of directors. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1996 |
Axel Johnson, Inc.
 Axel Johnson, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures precision wire, component, aluminum tube and water treatment systems | Director/Board Member | 31/12/1991 |
Aminoil USA, Inc.
 Aminoil USA, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Produces oil and gas | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/12/1978 |
Training of George Ross
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Connections
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1st degree connections
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1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and commercializes pharmaceutical ingredients | Health Technology |
Official Payments Holdings, Inc.
Official Payments Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides biller direct electronic payment solutions | Technology Services |
Axel Johnson, Inc.
Axel Johnson, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures precision wire, component, aluminum tube and water treatment systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Heartwood Partners, LLC
Heartwood Partners, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Heartwood Partners invests in companies located in the US with an EBITDA of USD 5 - 30 million and revenue of USD 30 - 400 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of agriculture, aftermarket auto/truck parts, manufacturing, distribution, food, and consumer services. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for buyout transactions. The firm acquires control and minority interest and make co-investments. It takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ohio Wesleyan University
 Ohio Wesleyan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
World Vision, Inc.
World Vision, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a Christian humanitarian organization | Commercial Services |
Aminoil USA, Inc.
Aminoil USA, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Produces oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
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