Share on WeChat
https://www.powervoter.us:443/richard_ross
Copy the link and open WeChat to share.
 Share on WeChat
Copy the link and open WeChat to share.
 Share on WeChat
Scan QRCode using WeChat,and then click the icon at the top-right corner of your screen.
 Share on WeChat
Scan QRCode using WeChat,and then click the icon at the top-right corner of your screen.

Richard Ross

R
Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • Attended, American University School of Government
  • Attended, Harvard University
  • Graduated, New England Institute of Anatomy, 1975

Professional Experience

  • Attended, American University School of Government
  • Attended, Harvard University
  • Graduated, New England Institute of Anatomy, 1975
  • Owner, RJ Ross Funeral Home, 1976-present
  • Burial Agent, Board of Health, 1981-2004

Political Experience

  • Attended, American University School of Government
  • Attended, Harvard University
  • Graduated, New England Institute of Anatomy, 1975
  • Owner, RJ Ross Funeral Home, 1976-present
  • Burial Agent, Board of Health, 1981-2004
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex, 2010-2019
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2015-2018
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Senate, District Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex, 2018
  • Minority Whip, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2010-2015
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2005-2010
  • Won Special Election, Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, May 11, 2010
  • Public School Building Committee, 2000-2003
  • Wrentham Board of Selectman, 1999-2003
  • Veteran's Agent, 1981-1982

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Ethics Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Higher Education Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Improve Government Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Opioid Addiction Prevention,Treatment and Recovery Options Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Public Health Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate

Wrentham Historical Commission, 1974-2003

Host Community Committee, 1999-2003

Wrentham Board of Health, 1978-1980

Wrentham Conservation Commission, 1977-1978

Wrenham Refuse Disposal Commission, 1977-1978

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, American University School of Government
  • Attended, Harvard University
  • Graduated, New England Institute of Anatomy, 1975
  • Owner, RJ Ross Funeral Home, 1976-present
  • Burial Agent, Board of Health, 1981-2004
  • Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, District Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex, 2010-2019
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2015-2018
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Senate, District Norfolk, Bristol & Middlesex, 2018
  • Minority Whip, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, 2010-2015
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, 2005-2010
  • Won Special Election, Senator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Senate, May 11, 2010
  • Public School Building Committee, 2000-2003
  • Wrentham Board of Selectman, 1999-2003
  • Veteran's Agent, 1981-1982
  • Director, Community at Pond Meadow, present
  • Former President, Kennedy Donovan Center
  • Director, Pond Home, present
  • Director, Wrentham Cooperative Bank, present
  • Member, Host Community Committee, 1999-2003