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.

Early life and education
Ross was born in Mobile, Alabama. 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

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

Political experience
He is a senator in the Alabama State Senate, 2002–present

Ross was found not guilty of corruption in 2011.

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

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

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