Carl (Mike) Ross
Councilman, Ward 2

Service on City Council: Appointed July 2003
Education
  • BS Degree in Psychology; May 74; Virginia State University
  • M. Ed. Degree in Guidance; May 76; Virginia State University

Full-time Occupation
  • Education Services Specialist / Test Control Officer at USA Combined Arms Support Command & Fort Lee; Army Continuing Education Center; Fort Lee, Va.

Personal
  • Native of Annapolis, Maryland
  • Daughter - Carlynn Michele Ross
  • Member & Trustee of Greater Faith AME Zion Church

Outside Interests
  • Volunteer Work (Church, Schools, Civic Organizations)
  • Antique Cars
  • College & Professional Sports (Football, Basketball & Baseball)
  • Listening to Jazz and Gospel Music

Organizational Membership
  • Petersburg City Council, July 03 - Present
  • Petersburg Public School Board, July 95 - June 01
  • Vice Chairman Petersburg School Board, July 98 - June 01
  • Board Member of John Tyler Community College, July 86 - June 94
  • Vice Chairman of Trustee Board Greater Faith AME Zion Church, Nov 96 - Present
  • Chairman Petersburg Leadership Extension Council 4H, Jan 94 - Jan 01
  • Petersburg Extension Leadership Council 4H, Jan 83 - Present
  • Petersburg High School Booster Club Member, Sept 95 - Present
  • Volunteer Leader Association of Petersburg 4H, Sept 86 - Present
  • Petersburg High School Booster Bingo Manager, Jan 98 - Present
  • Greater Petersburg Area Alumni Association of VSU, Sept 78 - Present
  • President / Treasurer East Walnut Hill Neighborhood Association, Mar 01 - Present
  • Petersburg Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Life Member Petersburg Academic Sports League, Sept 97- Present &
  • President Aug 02 - Present
  • Petersburg High School PTA, Jan 97 - Present
  • J R Bailey Memorial Choir, Greater Faith AME Zion Church, Oct 92 - Present
  • Petersburg Democratic Party, April 02 - Present