Ron Ross is a 1980 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He then went on to serve in the United States Army for seven years. During his tour of duty, he was an Army Ranger. In 1987, he joined the Medina Police Department retiring as a sergeant in 2008. During his tenure with the police department, he held the position of president of the Police Union. Upon retiring, he worked for Homeland Security at Hopkins International Airport from 2010-2012.
Ron volunteers in many capacities within the Medina City Schools as well as Medina Special Olympics, and the Medina City Schools Foundation. Ron has also previously volunteered with the Medina Youth Baseball Association both as a coach and an umpire. He also works with the District on the Bike to School program in collaboration with Century Cycles-Medina. Ron takes great pride in being involved with the veterans at the American Legion Post 202 on their annual essay contest open to all middle school students and currently sits on the board of the Medina Community Recreation Center. An avid runner, Ron has been co-director of the Medina Half Marathon.