Nels Ross

Nels Ross is a performer, speaker, and “Chief Executive Oddball” of In Jest Inc. Working solo and with others, he provides gravity-defying shows, keynotes, and more for organizations and events in North America and abroad.

His diverse background includes: studying mathematics, education, and theater at the University at Buffalo; touring with a nonprofit circus; training with instructors from Broadway and Cirque du Soleil; writing for Juggle magazine; teaching performing arts and life skills workshops; and performing and speaking for companies and conferences as well as schools, ministries, and other nonprofits.

When he is not uplifting others, Nels enjoys life with his wife and five kids in western New York.