Rob Simmons
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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.[1]
Rob Simmons | |
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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 (1943-02-11) February 11, 1943 (age 81) 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.[2] On November 3, 2015, he was elected First Selectman in his hometown of Stonington, Connecticut, which he once represented in Congress.[3] He defeated the incumbent, George Crouse.[4] He did not seek reelection in 2019.[5]