Jim Ross named 2022 Shelton Yacht Club commodore

The Shelton Yacht Club announced Jim Ross is the 2022 commodore.

According to a news release, Ross and his wife, Joanne, retired and moved to Washington in 2013. Ross joined the yacht club in 2017 and was elected rear commodore in 2020 and was vice commodore in 2021. Ross owned a 36-foot Grand Banks Trawler while living in Southern California. In 2016, the couple bought a Ranger Tug 27. In Dec. 2020, they traded for a 39-foot main ship 390.

Ross's theme for the club's cruise schedule is cruising "close to home."

Ross was born in San Diego and grew up in Southern California. He joined the army and spent three years active duty, including time in Vietnam. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial psychology.