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Contact Rob Sisson

Rob Sisson joined Republicans for Environmental Protection in the summer of 1999. Before he found his way to us, he had thought of forming his own green GOP group, which he would have called "The Bull Mooses," in honor of Theodore Roosevelt's Bull Moose Party. Luckily, Rob decided to put his energies into REP instead, and he has been an active participant ever since. Rob has attended many Michigan REP events, plus our national 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 annual conferences.

During the two years that he served as chapter president, REP's Michigan Chapter grew increasingly active and experienced a significant growth rate. He has continued that regional work as a member of our staff, carving out a niche for himself as REP's special advocate for the Great Lakes—which benefits a great cause while spreading REP's reputation throughout the region and bringing in new members who are attracted to that cause.

Energetic, active and well known in southwestern Michigan, where he takes part in many professional and civic organizations, Rob is a former mayor of Sturgis.

Before joining the REP staff in October of 2006, he served as Senior Vice President of the First National Bank of Three Rivers and as President of the St. Joseph County Economic Development Commission. He was named Michigan's Small Business Advocate of the Year and also published a book, Financing the Small Business.

Rob was the only Republican elected official to speak at the Climate Change Action Day in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2007. Click here to read his speech.

Rob and his wife, Theresa, are the parents of twin boys.

Contact Rob Sisson