A lifetime resident of Western Pennsylvania, Rob graduated from Burrell High School with honors in 1990.  After having attained a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in Molecular Biology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1994, Rob enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, ultimately achieving a Juris Doctor, cum laude, along with the honor of serving as a member of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review. Rob regularly serves the community by participating in various pro bono activities, including serving as the annual Law Day instructor for the fifth grade classes at Stewart School in Lower Burrell, PA since 2003 and community outreach with the Compassion Network. Rob currently resides in Lower Burrell where he also maintains his law office. Rob and his wife, Rachel, were married in 2004, and have four children. They most enjoy spending family time together on their hobby farm.