Ross Turner is a Republican state senator representing District 8 in South Carolina, which includes Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn in Greenville County. Born and raised in Greenville, he is a small business owner and president of The Turner Agency, Inc., an independent insurance agency founded in 1962, with over 38 years of experience and a Certified Insurance Counselor designation. His legislative focus includes education, state transportation infrastructure, economic development, families and businesses, and protecting natural resources. Notable achievements include the Roger Milliken Defender of Industry Award, South Carolina Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year, and the 2024 American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina Legislator of the Year.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Financial Management from Clemson University .
• Early Career: Claims Adjustor for Travelers Insurance post-graduation; joined family business in 1989.
• Political Experience: Elected to South Carolina State Senate for District 8 in 2012; serving since 2013. Current committees: Finance, Banking and Insurance, Education, Corrections and Penology, Labor, Commerce & Industry. Additional roles: State Infrastructure Bank appointee, Education Oversight Committee member. Previously served on boards including The Peace Center of Greenville, YMCA Camp Greenville, Upstate Judicial Merit Selection Committee, and Greenville Clemson Club; alumni of Leadership Greenville and Leadership South Carolina.