Erik Matthew Ross[1] (born 1965)[2] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral and surface warfare officer who last served as commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2 from July 23, 2019 to September 27, 2019.

[4] He assumed the presidency of the Board of Inspection and Survey in June 2017, coupled with a promotion to rear admiral (lower half).

Ashley Hockycko, his firing was in connection to an “alleged off-duty incident” which called into question the flag officer's judgment.

ESG-2's chief of staff, Captain Darren Nelson, assumed command of the group until a permanent replacement was named.

[9] Since retiring, Ross has voluntarily publicized his situation and problems with drunkenness to help other military leaders deal with their job stress in a more appropriate manner.