Tax Collector & Executive Team

Adam Ross is a native of Florida who started his professional career working in finance after college. After attending law school, he began a career in public service as an Assistant State Attorney in 2011. He has lived and worked in Pinellas County since 2015, when he was hired by State Attorney Bernie McCabe.

As an Assistant State Attorney, Adam brought over 60 Jury Trials to verdict, including capital crimes, and gained broad insight into the many ways Pinellas families depend on their local government for various services. In 2018, Adam began to serve as the Executive Director at the State Attorney's Office, where he was tasked to help with supervising more than 400 employees, administering the agency's over $50 million budget, managing legislative affairs, and assisting with public relations. While Executive Director, Adam helped create a new case management system that rapidly increased efficiency for Assistant State Attorneys and saved taxpayer money.

Adam serves the public outside the office as well by serving on the board of the non-profit Hope Villages America (HVA).  As a board member, Adam helps pursue the mission of HVA to support our neighbors facing hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence by providing vital community resources such as shelter and a food bank, among others.

In 2024, Adam decided to run for Tax Collector when Charles W. Thomas announced his retirement because he knows his experience in budget management, personnel management, and public service would help this essential office deliver on its constitutional commitment to Pinellas’ citizens. Adam is proud to carry on the great tradition of providing excellent customer service to constituents and employing a team dedicated to the level of excellence this constitutional office has offered Pinellas County for decades.

Adam and his wife, Tara, live in Clearwater, where they attend the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. They both enjoy public service as a profession and traveling together.

Providing excellent customer service is very important to Mr. Ross, and he is happy to hear from you. Please email him at adamross@pinellastaxcollector.gov with any questions or concerns.