Rob Simmons
Robert Ruhl "Rob" Simmons (born February 11, 1943) is an American politician and retired U.S. Army colonel who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007, representing Connecticut's 2nd congressional district as a Republican.
Rob Simmons | |
|---|---|
| First Selectman of Stonington, Connecticut | |
| In office November 16, 2015 – November 18, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | George Crouse (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Danielle Chesebrough |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Gejdenson |
| Succeeded by | Joe Courtney |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office 1991–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Turek |
| Succeeded by | Diana Urban |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Ruhl Simmons February 11, 1943 New York City, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Heidi Simmons |
| Residence(s) | Stonington, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Haverford College (BA) Harvard Kennedy School (MPA) |
| Profession | Intelligence professional, college professor, congressional staff member |
| Awards | Bronze Star (2) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Central Intelligence Agency |
| Years of service | 1965–1968 (active) 1969–2000 (reserve) |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Simmons unsuccessfully ran as a candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senator from Connecticut in 2010.
Simmons was formerly Chairman of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy. On November 3, 2015, he was elected First Selectman in his hometown of Stonington, Connecticut, which he once represented in Congress. He defeated the incumbent, George Crouse. He did not seek reelection in 2019.
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