Robert W. Simpson, born in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1965, grew up in Southern California, where he learned hard work early through construction jobs while earning his degree from California State University Fullerton. A former varsity wrestler, construction superintendent, and housing development consultant, Robert witnessed firsthand the cultural and economic shifts in California, the housing market crash, and the challenges of affordable housing. Deeply influenced by his family’s values, history, and service, he’s committed to exploring solutions for sustainable living and preserving the principles of a free society.