“I am pleased to have Jarrod and Milton join our team,” Ross said.  “Surrounding yourself with good staff is important.  Without the hard work of congressional staff, we as members of Congress would not be able to fulfill our responsibilities of helping those in need and representing the people the way they deserve.  Jarrod and Milton have demonstrated both leadership and achievement in their education as well as their work experience.  I am excited to have each of them on board, and I know that they will make a strong addition to our team in serving the people of Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District.”

Jarrod Yates is a native of Prescott, and worked for Ross during his first year in office as the Congressman’s field representative.  He is a 1999 graduate of Prescott High School, and attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia.  Jarrod will serve as a special projects assistant for District Director Chris Masingill in the Hot Springs district office.

Milton L. Ezell is a native of McGehee, Arkansas.  He attended Philander Smith College and has been active in Arkansas politics for more than ten years, including a position in the Community Service Division of the Democratic National Committee.  Ezell says that his number one goal in life is to serve and work for the people of Arkansas, and that having a relationship with community leaders, activists and people from all communities makes the Fourth Congressional District a wonderful place to work.  Ezell will serve as Ross’s Director of Community Outreach, based in the Pine Bluff district office.