Ross Melvin Dick (October 4, 1912 – February 3, 1994) was an American journalist who helped to found the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and served as the organization's fourth president.
Dick was born on October 4, 1912, in Moline, Illinois, to Frances and Ross C.
[1][2] Dick graduated from Beloit College in 1937, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
[3][4] Dick began his journalism career as the Beloit correspondent for the Star and Register-Republic in Rockford, Illinois.
[3] Dick helped found the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.