Raised on a family farm/ranch in the Panhandle of Nebraska, Rob has always loved Western novels. His entire upbringing was within five miles of the Oregon Trail or the Fur-Trappers trail. Western books, museums, historical studies and movies have always been a part of his life. Since moving away from where he grew up, he has lived and worked the majority of his adult life in Texas, working for non-profits, colleges and doing leadership consulting. He enjoys being out in the country, spending time with his wife of over 30 years and spending time with his adult children who also live in Texas.