Robert grew up on the Olympic Peninsula in city of Port Townsend Washington. Robert served a full time 2-year mission for his Church in South Korea. When he returned he went on to earn both a Bachelors and a Masters Degree. Public service has been a defining trait in Roberts life. He served 8 years in the US Army Reserve. He worked for Washington State for over 21 years as a social worker.

He spent 13 of these years focusing on retirement services. He has volunteered for years as a leader in many different community and youth programs. As an Insurance agent he specializes in long term care, financial services and estate planning. Robert has 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. He and his wife love to spend time in the outdoors exploring the miles of trails and coastline that Western Washington has to offer.