Full Name:
Rob Jack Rowen III
Gender:
Male
Family:
Married, Spouse:Nikki; 5 children:Robert, Sasha, Lisa, Matthew, Sean
Birth Date:
12/26/1964
Birth Place:
Eureka, CA
Home City:
Cottonwood, CA
Religion:
Luthern
BS, Social Science, Ashford University, 2010
AA, General Education, Shasta College, 1998
Attended, California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo, 1992
Attended, Cuesta College, 1992
Attended, Lassen College, 1982
No political experience information on file.
Representative for Shasta County, California Democratic Party Executive Board, 2012-2016
Chair, Democratic Central Committee of Shasta County, 2014-2016
Vice-chair, Democratic Central Committee of Shasta County, 2012-2014
Owner, Small Businesses
Owner/operator, Allied Van Lines, 1995-1997
Owner, Clean Beginnings Comercial Maintenance, 1992-1994
Labor Forman, RT Weddle Construction, 1991-1992
13F, United States Army, 1988 &1989
Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers, 1983-1987
Chair, Shasta County Democratic Central Committee, present
Member, Veterans Caucus CDP, 2102-2104
Member, Rural Caucus California Democratic Party, 2012-2015
Member, Association of professional baseball players, 1983-1987
Awards:
A number of then as an athlete, but I am humble and they lack importance considering the task at hand, fighting for my fellow citizens of the district.
Current Car:
2003 Chevy Silverado 3/4 ton 4x4; my wife has a Kia Sorrento that was made here in the states.
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
25th of May
Father's Name:
Bob
Father's Occupation:
Retired Educator
Favorite Athlete:
Hank Arron, Jackie Robinson, Roger Stabauch, there are to many to list; all for different reasons and they were all class human beings.
Favorite Author:
Many; Clancy, Thor, Patterson, Homer, to many to list
Favorite Food:
Asian
Favorite Movie:
Science fiction, adventure, comedy, and drama's.
Favorite Musician:
To many to list; Journey, Beetles, Stones, Johnny Cash, just to name a few
Favorite President and Why:
Lincoln; he was able to hold together a fragile union, with dignity and respect for humanity. During this nations darkest hour, we were fortunate to have Lincoln as our President.
Favorite Sport:
Football
Favorite TV Shows:
X-files, Walking Dead, 60 minutes, Vice, Cheers, & many others
Favorite Type of Music:
Classic Rock
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Sun Peaks, British Columbia Canada
First Car:
1968 chevelle ss
First Job:
washing dishes at a local restaurant when I was 14; though I had my own lawn mowing route beginning at the age of 9.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Reading and writing; I read a novel a day when possible
Mother's Name:
Reading, watching movies, outdoors activities, fishing, spending time with family and friends.
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Win this election so that I can help the people of this district have the opportunity to have a better life; a life in which their children to not have to move away to make a decent living. We should not settle for our children being this district's biggest export.
Number of Grandchildren:
3
Personal Hero and Why:
Jefferson; he had the forethought to insist on a "Bill of Rights" for the American People.
Pets (include names):
Our beloved Sophie passed away last year, we just are not ready to replace her. She was a rescue pet; a boxer/pit mix, and the most loving dog we have ever had.
Priority Issues:
This district needs better paying jobs; healthcare security regarding access; protecting our water and other resources; revitalizing our timber industry, so that our forest can regain their health, while providing jobs and reducing sever wildfire threat; addressing our homeless and mental health crisis that plagues our district; ensuring our veterans and seniors are receiving the care they require; fighting to bring a voice to rural California, and fighting to make sure that Sacramento understands that rural and urban issues are different, and that a one size fits all agenda approach does not always work; lowering taxes on small business and working families; using tax incentives to bring new industries to our region; improving our schools and infrastructure so we can attract positive growth; protecting the rights of our citizens from to much overreach by government in certain areas.