Charles Ross (Washington politician) explained

Charles Ross
State House:Washington
District:14th
Term Start:January 8, 2007
Term End:December 31, 2014
Predecessor:James Clements
Successor:Gina Mosbrucker
Birth Place:Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:CarriAnn Ross
Children:2
Education:Mt. Hood Community College
Yakima Valley College
Allegiance: United States
Serviceyears:1990–1994

Charles R. Ross is an American funeral director and politician from Washington. Ross is a Republican Party member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 14th district.

Career

In 1990 after graduating from Naches Valley High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy on August 27. After completing his basic training in San Diego, CA he was assigned to VAQ-134 an Electronic Warfare Squadron of EA-6B’s based at NAS Whidbey Island. In November 1992 he deployed with his squadron onboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). During this West Pac he participated in Operation Restore Hope off the coast of Somalia and then moved to the Persian Gulf to conduct combat operations in Southern Iraq. He was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Ross was honorably discharged from active duty on June 15, 1994.

In 1996, Ross became a funeral director.

In 2006, Ross won the election and became a Republican Party member of the Washington House of Representatives for District 14.[1] In 2014 Ross was elected Yakima County Auditor

Awards

Personal life

Ross' wife is CarriAnn Ross. They have two children. Ross and his family life in Naches, Washington.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charles Ross' Biography . . August 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: https://www.nfib.com/content/news/washington/69-lawmakers-win-main-streets-highest-award-65593/ . 69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award . nfib.com . May 12, 2014 . September 20, 2021.