Robert R. Ballinger resides in Hollandale, MS. Rob and his wife Sherry, married 35 years, are both active members of the Hollandale Methodist Church. They have two daughters, Shelby Miller (Hayes) of Leland, MS and Sarah Brantley (Brayden) of Lake Village, AR. Rob received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from Arkansas Tech University in 1989. He worked for Delta Wildlife as Field Operations Director from 1990-1997. Rob is currently on staff at Wildlife Mississippi and has been employed there since 1997 as the Wetlands Coordinator, focusing mainly on restoration efforts concerning Wetlands Reserve Easements. Rob was granted the designation of Certified Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society in 2004.  His interests include spending time with family, spending time outdoors, especially during the Spring – turkey hunting, fishing and playing golf.