Mr. Ross is the current and nine-term Treasurer of the Ward Eight Democrats.  As Treasurer of the organization, he also serves on the Executive Committee and Finance and Fund Raising Committee.  Mr. Ross was a former Second Vice President of the Ward Eight Democrats.  Further, he was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Catholic University; is a Certified Public Accountant; and has been an Auditor in the Federal government for 35 years.  Moreover, Mr. Ross is the current and 29-year President of the Xenia Condominium Owners Association, and a Victory Youth Centers Board Member, both organizations located in Ward 8.  In addition, he is Treasurer of the Do Something Constituents Fund.  Finally, Mr. Ross has been a District of Columbia and Ward 8 resident for 30 years, living currently in the Congress Heights neighborhood.