Grover C. Robinson IV
Board Member
Commissioner
Escambia County, Fla.
Number of years active in NACo: 7
Years in Public Service: 11
Occupation: Commercial real estate agent
Education: B.S. economics, Birmingham-Southern College
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Deal with the tragic death of both parents as a young adult.
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: George Washington, Tim Tebow and Reese Witherspoon
A dream I have is to: Have everyone love NW Florida like I do.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Raft the Zambezi River rapids in Africa.
My favorite way to relax is to: Be with friends and family on Pensacola Beach.
I’m most proud of: The work I did on the RESTORE Act to help the Gulf Coast recover from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
You’d be surprised to learn that: Grover Cleveland is not my favorite president
Every morning I read: Constituent emails (I’m sure I’m not the only one!).
My favorite meal is: Fried or blackened Gulf shrimp, oysters or fish with cheese grits.
My motto is: Work, share, enjoy.
The last book I read was: My agenda package for my last Commission meeting.
My favorite movie is: Grand Budapest Hotel, anything Wes Anderson.
My favorite music is: 80s and 90s Alternative, REM and U2.
My favorite U.S. President is: As a colonial history enthusiast, George Washington. He set the foundation.
My county is a NACo member because: For everything the relationships NACo fosters and the opportunities NACo provides to make my county tangibly better
