Quinton Ross (politician)

Quinton Ross
Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate
In office
November 2014 – October 2, 2017
Preceded by Roger Bedford, Jr.
Succeeded by Billy Beasley
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 26th district
In office
November 6, 2002 – October 2, 2017
Preceded by Charles Langford
Personal details
Born (1968-10-30) October 30, 1968
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) J. Kelley
Profession educator

Quinton T. Ross Jr. (born October 30, 1968) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 26th District since 2002.

Early life and education

Ross was born in Mobile, Alabama.[1] He received his education from the following institutions:

  • MA, Education, Alabama State University
  • BS, Political Science, Alabama State University
  • EdD, Educational Leadership, Policy and Law, Alabama State University[1]

Career

Professional experience

Ross has had the following professional experience:

  • Director, Adult Education Consortium, H. Trenholm State Technical College, present
  • Principal, Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, Montgomery[1]

Political experience

Ross has had the following political experience:

  • Senator, Alabama State Senate, 2002–present[1]

Ross was found not guilty of corruption in 2011.[2]

Current legislative committees

Ross whas been a member of the following legislative committees:

  • Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities, Member
  • Education, Vice Chair
  • Tourism and Marketing, Member
  • Veterans and Military Affairs, Member[1]

Organizations

Ross has been a member for the following organizations:

  • Member, Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools
  • Member, Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church
  • Member, National Association of Secondary School Principals
  • Member, Omega Psi Phi[1]

Personal life

Ross is married to J. Kelley, and together they have two children named Quinmari and Quinton.[1] He attends a Baptist church, which is a denomination of Christianity.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Senator Quinton T. Ross, Jr.'s Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Sen. Quinton Ross, acquitted in Alabama bingo trial, questions the prosecution's motivations". The Birmingham News. September 18, 2011.


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