Tom Ross was elected mayor of Minot in June 2022 after serving as a member of the Minot City Council since June 2020. He was born and raised in Minot, attending Edison Elementary, Bishop Ryan High School, and Minot State University.

He has 20 years experience in the television broadcasting industry. He is currently the executive director of Elison Assisted Living of Minot.

Tom is a past member of the MSU Board of Regents, Minot Chamber board of directors, Beaver Booster Board of Directors, the Minot Public School Ag Advisory Committee, and he is and FFA alumni.

Tom has three children. He enjoys the outdoors, including camping, golfing, and fishing.