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Born in Dawson Creek, BC and raised in Fort St. John, BC, Bob began his career working for his Dad’s carpentry business. Bob obtained his Red Seal Journeyman Carpentry Certification and went on to own his own construction business.

He received an undergraduate degree from Trinity Western University in human kinetics and history/political science as well as a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia while working as the head coach for Langley’s TWU varsity rugby team. Bob then moved back to Fort St. John where he taught for seven years and built several homes.

Bob was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River in 2011 and then re-elected MP for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies in 2015, 2019, 2021 and again in 2025.

Bob serves as Shadow Minister for Arctic Affairs & Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus. He has also served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Critic for Asia-Pacific Gateway, Chair of the BC/Yukon Conservative Caucus, and Chair of the National Prayer Breakfast.

Bob currently sits on the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs and has served on several committees since coming into office. These committees include the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Standing Committee for Natural Resources, the Standing Committee for Veterans Affairs, the Standing Committee for Fisheries and Oceans, and the Standing Committee for Procedure and House Affairs.

Bob has been very active in his work supporting the outdoor community. He has done numerous videos to raise awareness about the concerns with the BC public fishery closures. He has also been an outspoken advocate in trying to ensure the voices of local residents are taken into account when decisions about backcountry closures are being made.

Bob is an honourary member of the Fort St. John Sunrise Rotary Club and volunteers for many local events and organizations. He attends his local church with his wife Val, their daughter Bobbie and their three sons, Kristian, David and Tim.