Ross Thomas is an Emmy award winning TV Host, Writer, Producer, Director and Adventurer who lives to tell stories.
His work is deeply influenced by his love of the outdoors, adventure travel, extreme sports and the wildness of the natural world. A true renaissance man, Ross’ creative portfolio is as diverse as it is robust, both in front of and behind the camera. His work spans narrative film and television, documentary, commercials, broadcast media, branded content and multimedia creative development. He is driven by his passion to pursue meaningful stories that motivate adventure and inspire positive change in the world. A colorful raconteur, his unique, imaginative approach to storytelling is both compelling and thought provoking; grounded in the authenticity of the human experience. Ross infuses his passion for conservation, environmental stewardship and respect for the natural world into his work and values the paradigm shifting potential of visual media. Ross, his wife Jolene, sons Taj and Hawk and their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Sequoia, live on the edge of the Los Padres National Forest in Carmel Valley, California.