Ross Revalee is originally from Lafayette, IN, however he lived in California for 25 years after leaving the Marine Corps. He moved to Cape Coral last Christmas Eve.
He is the proud father of two amazing children, Michael (21) and Sarah (20.) Sarah followed her dad in to military service and is currently serving in the US Navy in Norfolk, VA aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. Ross also has a brother and two sisters, along with his mother who still lives in Lafayette. Ross lost his father in a car crash when he was 20 years old.
Ross served in the Marine Corps from 1977 to 1983. He spent most of his 6 years at MCAS El Toro in Irvine, CA. During that time, he was deployed to NAS Whidbey Island (WA,) NAS Fallon (NV) and MCAS Yuma (AZ.) He also did three tours in Japan for a total of 2 years.
During his 2 years in Japan, Ross was able to visit mainland Japan where he hiked and skied Mount Fuji. He also visited Okinawa, the Philippine Islands and Guam, along with Wake and Midway Islands.
The Marine Corps allowed Ross to do a lot that he would not have otherwise had the opportunity to do. He repelled out of helicopters and off 250’ cliffs, zip lined with full combat gear, survived for two weeks in the jungle with just a canteen of water, repaired numerous types of aircraft and, best of all, met people that are now friends for life.
Ross received several commendations and awards while in the Marines: Rifle Expert w/3rd award bar, Pistol Expert w/2nd award bar, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with star, Good Conduct Medal w/star and Naval Unit Commendation for the most accident free flight hours of any squadron. He also received a Group Commendation for leading the repair of an MD80 aircraft that was damaged and was due to be shipped from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft.
After serving his country, Ross became a software developer.
Ross now works as an ISSA CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) and an ACE GFI (Group Fitness Instructor.) He trains out of his own facility here in South Cape (next to The Monkey Bar) or will even come to your home. His company is REVolutionize Your Body.
His favorite thing to do since moving here is to enjoy our Florida sunshine on a quiet beach. As long as there is water and sand, he is happy! Ross loves to kayak, surf and boat. He’s also enjoyed getting involved volunteering for the monthly SCHEA trolleys in South Cape. He was a volunteer at the Funky Fashion Show and looks forward to getting even more involved in his new community. Ross would love to get involved with the Special Olympics either as a trainer or as a sponsor.
Interesting tidbit about Ross: many years ago, he studied to be a Pastor. While he learned that it was not his calling, he enjoys helping people, and he always roots for the underdog. Getting in to personal training was where he feels God lead him to be. He started out as a 150 pound skinny smoker at 48 years old, and is now a physically fit 190 pound man at 58.
