Ruth Ann attended Duchesne Academy in Houston and remains an active alumnae board member. She received her B.A. in English from The University of the South (Sewanee), graduating with Distinction. She is currently a member of the Round Top Chamber of Commerce and the Junior League of Houston, where she previously held administrative positions. She is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, South Central Board of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Ruth Ann enjoys gardening and antiquing. When she's not working and wants to get away, Ruth Ann and her husband and daughters enjoy spending time at their beach house in Galveston.