Robert began serving as an Extension Agent in Gwinnett County in July 1994 and has more than 30 years of work experience as an Extension Agent in Fulton and Gwinnett Counties. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Georgia and serves as an adjunct faculty member of the Georgia Fanning Leadership Center. As an educator, Robert is dedicated protecting Gwinnett County’s natural resource by providing citizens, businesses, and green industry professionals with practical information to solve horticultural problems without harming the environment. Robert also works with 4-H and youth development programs to help provide skills for the next generation of leaders in Gwinnett.