Rob's Story

FAMILY

My wife, Patti, and I both grew up in Brookfield and graduated from Brookfield East High School, where we met through fellow classmates. I earned my degree in History from UW-Whitewater, while Patti graduated from UW-Madison. We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We love this community and knew it was where we wanted to raise our four children: Ryan (wife-Reagan), David, Sarah and Steven. Raising our children where we grew up and among their grandparents and extended family has been a blessing.

BUSINESS

My 30 years in business have been spent as the owner of a logistics firm in Milwaukee, which employed 75 people. I now own an industrial coatings firm, employing 55 people, that services the manufacturing industry. Lastly, I am a partner in a manufacturing firm in southern Wisconsin which employs 25 people. 

I ran for the State Assembly because I have witnessed firsthand how government can both help and hinder the growth of business, and its ability to create jobs. I wanted to bring my private sector experience of balancing budgets, creating jobs, and making difficult decisions to help the State of Wisconsin create and keep a vibrant economy. My personal experience as a business owner has led to a consistent track record of reducing taxes and eliminating government waste.

SERVICE

As a husband, father, business owner, and lifelong resident, I understand the issues that face our communities, and have made a commitment to giving back. I have experience serving on various non-profit boards, volunteering with inner city and prison outreach ministries, coaching youth sports, teaching Sunday school, and leading youth groups. Prior to serving in the State Assembly, I was a Waukesha County Supervisor. It is very important to me to do my part in making our community a better place to live.