Raised in Castro Valley, Erick Anthony Rossi has deep family roots in the Bay Area. His relative, Angelo Rossi, once served as the Mayor of San Francisco, and his Italian heritage is reflected in generations of local legacy—including a family-owned florist shop, Tony Rossi and Sons, that was a fixture in Oakland for many years. A true outdoorsman at heart, he grew up playing baseball and football, fishing, and going on deer and duck hunting trips. He’s also a passionate car and racing enthusiast who enjoys working on cars with friends. Today, Erick Anthony Rossi works at Trayer Engineering Corporation, a company specializing in high voltage switchgear. In his free time, he stays active through running, working out, and riding motorcycles.