Prudence A. Ross is a seasoned business consultant specializing in guiding business owners through the development of exit strategies via Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Based in Charleston, West Virginia, she leverages her deep understanding of business owners' needs to create tailored solutions that facilitate smooth ownership transitions, enhance employee engagement, and preserve company legacy. With expertise in leadership, talent management, strategic planning, and organizational restructuring, Prudence helps owners align ESOP implementations with long- term goals, ensuring financial viability, tax advantages, and a motivated workforce for sustained success.

Her career reflects a proven track record in managing complex business transitions that mirror the intricacies of ESOP setups. At CDI Corporation, she led the acquisition of three U.S. staffing firms and orchestrated a company buyout to an overseas entity, providing guidance on restructuring, job transitions, and knowledge transfer while maintaining operational continuity—skills directly applicable to ESOP-driven ownership shifts. At Manpower, she customized HR and marketing strategies for 10 regional locations, fostering high-performing teams that boosted profitability and market positioning. As a Store Manager at Target Corporation, she directed team development, opened multiple stores, and grew sales by 13.5% at the top Connecticut District location, generating over $52 million annually, demonstrating her ability to build employee-centric cultures ideal for ESOP environments.

Prudence holds a Regents Bachelor of Arts from Glenville State College and an Associate of Arts in Interior Design from Fairmont State University. Her consultative approach, rooted in listening to owners' visions and delivering adaptive strategies, positions her as an essential partner for those seeking to exit their businesses through ESOPs, promoting employee ownership as a pathway to enduring growth and stability.