About Robbie

Robbie and his wife Gina have 2  daughters who they raised here in Pinson. His family enjoys traveling together and sharing new experiences.

Robbie  grew up in the Palmerdale community and after graduating from Pinson Valley High School he went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from UAB. He then took over his family's business where he was a control systems designer and manufactured control panels. He was involved in projects throughout Alabama, the U.S., and around the world. The projects included work at the Pentagon and U.S Embassies in many countries. In 2015, Robbie took on a new challenge when he became the Senior Site Director for Grace School of Theology's Alabama teaching site in Trussville. (Grace School of Theology is an accredited Seminary headquartered in The Woodlands Texas) While at Grace he returned to the classroom where he earned a Master's Degree in Ministry as well as a Master's Certificate in Chaplaincy. 2025 marks 30 years of public service for Robbie began serving, while also working in private industry. He started in 1995 as a member of the Palmerdale Fire District Board of Trustees where he was a member for nearly 17 years, with 12 of those years as the board President. Robbie also served as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Pinson as well as the Library Board Chairman for the Pinson Public Library. He has also served as a member of the Pinson City Council for 12 years and most recently has been the Mayor of Pinson since October of 2024 after the passing of former Mayor Joe Cochran.