Dennis A. Ross
Encyclopedia
Dennis Alan Ross is the U.S. Representative
for . He is a member of the Republican Party
. The seat was left open as the incumbent Adam Putnam
ran for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
.
before transferring to Auburn University
where he graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management. He then graduated from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law
in 1987.
Ross went to work in the newly developed micro-computer industry working for several companies. He went on to serve briefly as an Associate with the law firm of Holland and Knight and was in-house counsel to Walt Disney World. Subsequent to his time at Disney, Dennis opened up his own law firm representing Business and Industry in Workers Compensation matters for over 20 years.
to State Senator Dennis Jones
in 1982. He was elected Chairman of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee, and served until 1995. In 1996, Dennis ran unsuccessfully for the State Senate, losing to Incumbent Democrat State Senator Rick Dantzler
. In 2000, he ran for the 63rd district of the Florida House of Representatives
, vacated by Adam Putnam
.
. defeating a Democrat and Florida "TEA" Party candidate in a three way general election race. This was the second time Ross succeeded Putnam.
United States House of Representatives
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for . He is a member of the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. The seat was left open as the incumbent Adam Putnam
Adam Putnam
Adam H. Putnam is the current Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2001 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
ran for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
The Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the head of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services . The position is elected by voters statewide and is one of four members in the Florida Cabinet...
.
Early life, education, and business career
Ross was the youngest of five children born to Bill and Loyola Ross. He attended Catholic school for nine years before graduating at Lakeland Senior High School in 1977. After high school, he attended the University of FloridaUniversity of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
before transferring to Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
where he graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management. He then graduated from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law
Cumberland School of Law
Cumberland School of Law is an ABA accredited law school at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. The 11th oldest law school in the United States, it is 160 years old and has more than 11,000 graduates. Its alumni include two United States Supreme Court Justices; Nobel Peace Prize recipient...
in 1987.
Ross went to work in the newly developed micro-computer industry working for several companies. He went on to serve briefly as an Associate with the law firm of Holland and Knight and was in-house counsel to Walt Disney World. Subsequent to his time at Disney, Dennis opened up his own law firm representing Business and Industry in Workers Compensation matters for over 20 years.
Early political career
Ross went on to work for a year as a legislative aide in St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St...
to State Senator Dennis Jones
Dennis Jones
Dennis Jones was an Australian rules footballer who played with and coached Melbourne in the Victorian Football League ....
in 1982. He was elected Chairman of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee, and served until 1995. In 1996, Dennis ran unsuccessfully for the State Senate, losing to Incumbent Democrat State Senator Rick Dantzler
Rick Dantzler
Rick Dantzler was a United States politician from Florida and a member of the Democratic Party.Dantzler served in Florida House of Representatives from 1983 to 1989 and in Florida Senate from 1989 to 1999....
. In 2000, he ran for the 63rd district of the Florida House of Representatives
Florida House of Representatives
The Florida House of Representatives is the lower house of the Florida Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The House is composed of 120 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 156,677.The House convenes at...
, vacated by Adam Putnam
Adam Putnam
Adam H. Putnam is the current Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2001 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
.
2010 election
Ross won the seat vacated by Adam PutnamAdam Putnam
Adam H. Putnam is the current Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2001 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
. defeating a Democrat and Florida "TEA" Party candidate in a three way general election race. This was the second time Ross succeeded Putnam.
Committee assignments
- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy (Chairman)
- Subcommittee on TARP, Financial Services and Bailouts of Public and Private Programs
- Committee on the JudiciaryCommittee on the JudiciaryCommittee on the Judiciary may mean:* United States House Committee on the Judiciary* United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary...
- Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law
- Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
- Committee on Education and the WorkforceUnited States House Committee on Education and the WorkforceThe Committee on Education and the Workforce is a standing committee of the United States House of Representatives. From 1947 until 1994 and again from 2007 to 2011, during Democratic control of the House, it was known as the Committee on Education and Labor.-History of the Committee:Attempts were...
- Subcommittee on Workforce ProtectionsUnited States House Education Subcommittee on Workforce ProtectionsThe House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections is a standing subcommittee within the United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce.-Jurisdiction:The Subcommittee's jurisdiction includes:...
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and PensionsUnited States House Education Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and PensionsThe House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions is a standing subcommittee within the United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce...
- Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
- Republican Study CommitteeRepublican Study CommitteeThe Republican Study Committee [RSC] is a caucus of over 170 conservative members of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives...
- Tea Party CaucusTea Party CaucusThe Tea Party Caucus is a caucus of the United States House of Representatives and Senate launched and chaired by Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann on July 16, 2010. The caucus is dedicated to promoting what it considers fiscal responsibility, adherence to the movement's interpretation of...
External links
- Congressman Dennis Ross official U.S. House site
- Dennis Ross for Congress official campaign site