Background
Anderson, Robert Bruce was born on February 4, 1956 in Effingham, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Dee and Annalee Anderson.
Anderson, Robert Bruce was born on February 4, 1956 in Effingham, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Dee and Annalee Anderson.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Illinois State University, 1977; Juris Doctor, Stetson U., 1981.
Associate, Law Offices of James R. DePew, Bloomington, Illinois, 1981-1982; chief assistant county attorney, utilities counsel, Collier County, Naples, Florida, 1982-1988; partner, Young, Van Assenderp & Varnadoe, P.A., Tallahassee and Naples, Florida, since 1988.
State chairman Illinois Teenage Republican Federation, Springfield, 1974. Alternate delegate Republican National Convention, Kansas City, Missoury, 1976, 80. Member Executive Committee Collier County Representatives, Naples, Florida, 1986, treasurer Executive Committee, 1987-1988.
Active Collier County Development Svc. Advisory Committee, since 1994, City-County Beach Renourishment Advisory Committee, 1994-1997, vice-chairman 1996-1997, Leadership Collier Classof 1995. Member Florida Bar Association, American College Trial Lawyers (Excellence in Advocacy medal 1981), Collier County Bar Association, National Institute Municipal Law (Chairman of Commission on municipally-owned utilities 1984-1986), Naples Area Chamber of Commerce, Forum Club, Tiger Bay Club, Alpha Kappa Lamda (Holmes award 1978).
Married Shannon Elizabeth Whitcomb, March 19, 1983.