"Robert’s roots run deep in Mississippi. Robert, a Christian, farmer and small businessman, runs an Agri-Tourism operation known as Cedar Hill Farm; the farm his grandfather purchased in the 70’s, business his mother started in 1996 and where he grew up. Robert is married to his high school sweetheart, Heather, who lived in Purvis, MS until her family moved to Hernando, MS in 1994. They are the proud parents of two young children (Libby and Hayes) who attend public schools.
After attending DeSoto County Schools and graduating with honors, Robert went on to the University of Mississippi where he studied Business. After he graduated with his B.B.A. in 2005, he returned home to Love, MS to help grow his family business. Through hard work, Robert learned what it takes to run a business, how to create an environment where employees can thrive, and what it means to sign the front of a check.
Under Robert’s direction, Cedar Hill Farm has become a successful Agri-Tourism operation reaching over 50,000 customers across the Mid-South and employing more than 100 hard-working people throughout the year. Cedar Hill Farm has been voted the best tourist attraction in DeSoto county along with many other industry recognitions.
With a belief that Mississippi can do better, Robert successfully ran for office in 2015 and now serves as a freshman State Representative for District 28. For his hard work, he was named as one of the “Top 35 and Under Politicians and Politicos in Mississippi” by the Clarion Ledger. Albeit a rookie legislator, he holds top scores by both BIPEC (Business and Industry Political Education Committee) and Americans for Prosperity for his strong business-friendly and limited-government voting record. He was also named a “Champion of Freedom” from AFP in 2016 and 2017. In 2016 & 2017, The American Conservative Union Foundation named Robert as one of the top three Conservative Legislators in Mississippi by awarding him with their “Award for Conservative Excellence” and in 2018 awarded him with their “Award for Conservative Achievement”.
Robert has a heart for serving others. His business hosts an annual fundraiser “Fireworks on the Farm” benefiting the Palmer Home for Children raising between $7,000-$10,000 each year for this great Christian-based organization. He is the past president of the Southern Christmas Tree Association and was named 2012 Conservationist of the year by the DeSoto County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Robert is a member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited and is an Eagle Scout. He and his wife Heather, along with their two children, are active members of Hernando Baptist Church."
Why are you running for Governor?
"For far too long Mississippi has been run by career politicians. I prayed about this decision for almost a year and ultimately felt led to give the people of Mississippi an option, of someone that has run a business before and has a plan for our economy, for Governor."
