PERSONAL:
Bob has been married for 47 years. He and his wife, Brenda, have three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bob and his family lived in the Olympia/Centralia area for many years before moving to Ferry County in 1988.

EDUCATION:
Attended high school in Houston, Texas, then spent four years in trade school learning heavy equipment diesel engine repair.

STATE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
Elected in November 1996.
Now serving his sixth term as a state representative from the 7th District.

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Property rights
2nd Amendment
Reducing government spending

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
National Rifle Association
Republic Gun Club
Past President, Ferry County Action League
Active local church member
Private aircraft pilot
Active in hunting, fishing, backpacking, trapshooting