Quinton Ross (politician)

Quinton T. Ross Jr. (born October 30, 1968) is an American politician who is the 15th and current president of Alabama State University. A Democrat, Ross served as a member of the Alabama Senate from 2002 to 2017 and served as the Minority Leader from 2014 to 2017.

Quinton Ross
Quinton Ross in 2019 at Alabama State University's graduation
Minority Leader of the Alabama Senate
In office
November 2014 – October 2, 2017
Preceded byRoger Bedford, Jr.
Succeeded byBilly Beasley
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 26th district
In office
November 6, 2002 – October 2, 2017
Preceded byCharles Langford
Personal details
Born (1968-10-30) October 30, 1968
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJ. Kelley
ProfessionEducator

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

He is a senator in the Alabama State Senate, 2002–present[1]

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

Current legislative committees

Ross has 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. "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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