Robert was born and raised on a farm in rural Ohio. He was brought up to have a healthy respect for hard work and discipline. From a very young age shooting and hunting also became a big part of his life. Always being somewhat of a thrill-seeker, the Law Enforcement profession sparked his interest while in high school. After graduation he went immediately into a 2 year Police Academy Program. He excelled at this and graduated as valadictorian of his class. It was while Robert was in the Academy that he began shooting competitively in IDPA. Since finishing 1st out of 19 shooters at his first ever pistol match in September of 2001 he has never looked back. At present Robert is a 8-time National Champion (IDPA & USPSA). Upon winning the 2008 USPSA Production National Championship he became the first Police Officer to ever win a USPSA Handgun Nationals.

Always intensely driven to be the best he can be Robert continues to maintain the dedication & discipline required to be a top competitive shooter.