L. Chris Ross
L. Chris Ross (born November 3, 1951) is an ex-six-term representative of the 158th Legislative District of Pennsylvania, United States.[2] He was Republican Chairman of the House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and was also a member of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.
Chris Ross | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 158th district | |
| In office January 7, 1997[1] – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Pitts |
| Succeeded by | Eric M. Roe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1951 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Kennett Square, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
Career
Ross' career in public service began shortly after his graduation from college. He worked on the successful campaigns of US Senator John Heinz in 1976 and former Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh in 1978.
He served seven years as Chairman of the London Grove Township’s Board of Supervisors. Ross was also a former board member of the Upland School, where he chaired the school’s Education Committee and was chairman of the board of directors of the Fairville Early Learning Center (now known as Fairville Friends School).[3]
He also was a business owner of Rox Industries, Inc. prior to his tenure as a state representative.
Personal
Ross is a 1974 graduate of Harvard University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history. In 2002, the political website PoliticsPA named him to the list of "Smartest Legislators."[4]
He is involved in several community groups and organizations, including the Brandywine Conservancy, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, among others.
Ross and his wife live in Kennett Square and have two children.
References
- "SESSION OF 1997 - 181ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1997-01-07.
- http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=125&body=H
- "Representative Ross' Web Profile" http://repross.com
- "Smartest Legislators". PoliticsPA. The Publius Group. 2002. Archived from the original on 2002-01-15.
External links
- State Representative Chris Ross official Pennsylvania House website.
- Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus site.
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Joseph Pitts |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 158th District 1997–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
