James Ross took over as the general manager of Katy Mills, Jan. 2. Ross has previously managed other Simon properties in New Jersey, South Carolina and Philadelphia. Ross is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Carlson School of Management and currently lives in Katy with his wife and son. Katy Mills is the largest outlet and retail shopping center in South Texas with more than 175 stores, according to a news release from Simon Property Group, the owner of the mall. The mall is located at I-10 and Pin Oak Road in Katy.