Quinton T. Ross Jr. (born October 30, 1968) is an American politician who is the 15th and current president of Alabama State University. A

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, 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

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. 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

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

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,

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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.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ross, Quinton Democratic Party Alabama state senators African-American state legislators in Alabama 1968 births Living people Politicians from Mobile, Alabama People acquitted of corruption 21st-century American politicians Alabama State University alumni 21st-century African-American politicians 20th-century African-American people