Biography

"If you're looking to motivate, inspire, and empower your audience, then you need to hire my friend Darryl Ross. He has a great heart and truly cares about making a positive difference in the lives of others!" 

James Malinchak 

Featured on ABC's "Secret Millionaire" and Co-Author, "Chicken Soup for the College Soul  

"Darryl Ross has an insight into the human condition that allows you to grow to the next level in your life. His clear and concise motivational steps will take you from your current life situation to an Extraordinary life." 

Mike Gallo 

President Red Rock LTD   

Straight from the news desk, Darryl Ross is a former Fox 5 News reporter and currently one of the most requested professional speakers. He’s truly an entertainer at heart with a passion for people and service. Darryl’s dynamic and high energy presentation style makes him a favorite for Corporations, Colleges, High Schools, Middle Schools, and Youth Events!

Darryl Ross is a graduate from James Madison University and began his career in the entertainment industry. As a lead singer and emcee, Ross was hired by the Department of Defense to perform in U.S.O. shows for the military. Ross and his troop “King’s Six”, performed in South Korea, Okinawa, and Japan. It still remains one of the greatest thrills of his life.

From there, Ross was cast in the musicals “A Chorus Line”and “Sophisticated Ladies” and performed for Royal Caribbean and Cunard Cruise Lines. Finally, he worked in the casino circuit as a featured performer in Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, and Las Vegas. In addition, he was featured on the E! Entertainment network and the Travel Channel.

After leaving the stage, Darryl worked as the entertainment reporter for Fox 5 News in Las Vegas. He covered the red carpet for the Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Awards, and the MTV Video Music Awards. He also interviewed such stars as Celine Dion, Seal, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and music mogul Clive Davis.

From there, Darryl Ross became a Specialist Sales Presenter, Trainer, and Business Developer for Wyndham Vacation Resorts and Heli USA Airways. He generated over $3.8 million in one year and qualified for Century Sales Club 6 times! He remains passionate about sales training and truly enjoys speaking to sales organizations on increasing their sales efficiency.

Today, Darryl Ross has given hundreds of presentations for groups of 10 people to 500! From High Schools and Colleges, to Military Bases and Fortune 500 Companies. He is the author of the motivational book & CD “Be Extraordinary” and a contributing author to the book“Jumpstart your Success."

Recent Corporate Clients Include:  

Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs, Wyndham Resorts, Virginia Employment Commission,Sprint, AT&T, National Guard Yellow Ribbon Event, Quantico Marine Corps. Base -TAP  

Recent College & Youth Clients Include:

Devry University, College of Southern Nevada, Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, Fairfax County Government Teen Center, Arizona's Young Scholar's Academy, YWCA-DC

"Darryl was energetic and exciting! He is very knowledgeable and made our event educational. I would highly recommend Darryl Ross for any function." 

Debbie Hiestand 

PTA Chairman Fort Mohave, AZ