Ross is from Florence, South Carolina and is a graduate of West Florence High School. After that, Ross attended The Citadel the Military College of South Carolina where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Ross was the Honor Representative for his company senior year. After graduating from The Citadel, Ross was a gravity sports specialist and lived in Breckenridge, Colorado. In his free time Ross enjoys fishing, hunting, and cooking. Ross is also a coach for a youth basketball team at First Presbyterian Church in Florence. Ross is a licensed Real Estate professional and a Realtor.