Background
Gorte, Ross William was born on June 21, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Gorte, Ross William was born on June 21, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Forest Management, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, 1971—1975. Master of Business Administration, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, 1975—1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1976—1981.
Economist National Forest Products Association, Washington, 1979—1982. Lecturer, business Trinity College, 1982—1991. Natural resource policy analyst Congressional Research Service, Library.
Congress, since 1983.
Member of Society of America Foresters.
Son of Joyce Elaine (Duttweiler) and David Alex Gorte. Married Julie Kay Fox, August 10, 1974. Children: Amber Malia, Tessa Mariko.