Ross graduated from New Mexico State University in 1975. He began his career as President of a savings and loan association in Gallup, NM from 1976 to 1983, when he moved to Tucson to work for a real estate development firm. In 1985 Ross started the McCallister Company to build, invest and manage apartment communities. In 2001 he partnered with Ken McElroy to form MC Companies. They have built over 5,000 units in Tucson and currently own 8,000 units in 10 cities in Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma.

In addition to his membership in SALC, Ross serves on the Board of Directors of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Ross has been married to his wife, Patty, for over 40 years and they have two daughters and three grandchildren. He enjoys cycling, hiking, skiing, learning and traveling.