Ross Statham, President & CEO

After six years in the US Army (1975-1981), Ross got involved with networking technology, and worked for W4 Research, where he helped design some of the earliest Novell networks, including one of BellSouth’s first mission-critical networks.  Ross moved to Atlanta in 1987, and became a Regional Manager, the Business Development Manager and Director of Federal Operations for Kyocera Electronics (Kyoto, Japan) from the mid 80’s to early 90’s before joining Proteon, a pioneer in local and wide-area networking.

While at Secure Computing Corporation, he was closely affiliated with the Professional Services and software groups, working on a full range of security issues, from policy development to perimeter security to authentication, teaming with other manufacturers and integration partners, including a $21 million consulting contract that his team closed with a Fortune 10 company.  Ross decided to use his "large company" experience and contacts and founded Dogwood Management Partners, in order to bring mission-focused solutions to commercial and government clients. 

Ross is a member of the Mountain View church, a member of Mensa, a private pilot, ham radio operator and occasional fly fisherman.     An Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster and District Chairman, Ross is a Scouting Silver Beaver recipient and serves on the Executive Board of the Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  He is the former Vice-Chairman of the Forsyth County Georgia Zoning Board and is a life member of Disabled American Veterans (he was formerly a member of the Third US Infantry, The Old Guard.)

Married to the same great lady since 1975, they have four grown children and four grandchildren.

Edward Rigel, Vice President of Operations

Ed joined Dogwood in 2008 from an Atlanta specialty retailer, where he was a District Trainer while managing a large specialty customer service team.  He brings a unique mix of customer service, operations, consulting, training and human resources skills to Dogwood.

 Ed has a Bachelor's in Anthropology and Human Biology from Emory University and a Master's in Anthropology from Georgia State University (2005).  Ed is an Eagle Scout and is active in the Georgia Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

William Milligan, Vice President of Business Development

Bill joined Dogwood in 2009 from Leverage Information Systems, a industry-leading networking solutions provider serving government, education, healthcare and enterprise customers.  He brings over thirty years of federal expertise, including work with both Department of Defense and most civilian agencies.

Prior to Leverage, Bill was the Director of Mid-Atlantic Sales for LURHQ Corporation, a Managed Security Services provider.  His clients included Gannett, Barnes & Noble, NOAA, the Navy Federal Credit Union, the FAA, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Treasury, and the Department of Justice. 

Prior to LURHQ, Bill was a Manager at National Business Group in Rockville, Maryland, where his team was responsible for a wide range of network and telephony solutions to federal, state and local governments as well as key enterprise accounts in the Mid-Atlantic States.

Bill brings over thirty years of federal experience across a wide range of solutions.  His many years of experience, his depth of contacts within federal agencies, prime contractors and key vendors bring a unique mix of business development expertise to the Dogwood team.