Allan Ross

Allan Ross / Agency Founder

My goal has never been to build the biggest agency, it’s been to build the right one.

Allan Ross is the Founder and CEO of AJ Ross Creative Media, leading the agency since 1991 with a belief that creativity should leave a lasting impact. Based in Chester, New York, Allan and his wife Linda built both a family and a business rooted in craft, continuity, and creativity. A legacy now carried forward with their son Matthew as a partner in the agency.

A Lifelong Musician

Allan continues to pursue his lifelong love of music and enjoys performing with The O’Jays whenever they are in the area.

Builder by Nature

Founded AJ Ross Creative Media and grew it into a multi-disciplinary agency serving brands across industries.

Leader with Purpose

Known for community involvement, and creating work that connects people to brands in meaningful ways.

Allan Ross with Phoebe Snow
Allan Producing Phoebe Snow on a jingle

The Early Years

Before founding AJ Ross, Allan built his career as a session and touring musician, performing at premier venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall. A multi-instrumentalist, he played saxophone, flute, and clarinet across Broadway productions, film and television scores, and national advertising campaigns.

His Work Included:
Dancin’, Barnum, and Hey Ma.

Campaigns for: Century 21, Pepsi, McDonald’s, IBM, and other national brands.

Allan with Dr John
Allan with Mariano Rivera
Allan playing saxophone in a session
Allan with Michael Kay
Gold Advertising Club of Greater Hartford Placard for Freihofer Baking Company Radio Advertising
Allan Ross with Phoebe Snow

1972

Graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and Performance. Moved to Miami, Florida, to start his professional musical career, and where he met his wife Linda, a former Eastern Airlines flight attendant.

1974

The couple relocated to New York City, where Allan began building his professional career in music and advertising.

1984

Harnessing his creative energy and passion for music, Allan founded AJR Music Productions, a highly successful music, television, and radio production company headquartered in New York City. Working with world renown studio musicians, singers and artists, The company wrote, scored, directed, and produced advertising jingles and theme music for nationally recognized Advertising agencies and brands including:

Gallo Wine, Cartoon Network, NBC Sports, CNN, Crystal Light, Century 21, Freihofer’s, Kodak and Turner Classic Movies.

1991

AJR Music Productions became a division of what is now AJ Ross Creative Media, a full-service marketing, advertising, and design agency located in Orange County, NY, in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Allan Ross in his office

Commitment to Community

Beyond his work in the agency, Allan maintains a strong commitment to community service, serving on the Board of United Way of the Dutchess and Orange Region and as a past member of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, where he and his team participated on several advisory committees. He has also served on the Marketing Committee for the Westchester County Association and the International Trade Board, reflecting a continued dedication to making a meaningful impact in the communities where he lives and works.

Artists and Producers Allan Recorded,
Performed and Toured with:

  • Riders of the New Purple Sage
  • Renaissance
  • Diana Ross-Gold Record
  • Evelyn King-Gold Record
  • The Spinners-Gold Record
  • Michael Zaeger
  • Hank Medress and Dave Apple
  • O’Jays
  • Denise Williams
  • Phyllis Hyman (Carnegie Hall)
  • Lorna Loft (NYC Cabaret Circuit, Carnegie Hall)
  • Luther Vandross
  • Dennis Williams
  • Leslie Gore
  • Marvin Gaye
  • Kid Creole and the Cocoanuts

Jingles & Radio Spots

Television Production