Personal
Bob is the proud father of two adult children. His Son, BoB, Jr. is a graphic Designer and resides in Colorado Springs with his wife April and Bob’s first grandchild, Lili who is a 1-year-old. His daughter Laura is an Attorney and practices law with her Father in the Robert S. Gardner Law Firm.
Education
- George Washington University Masters of Law 1986
- University of Texas School of Law with Honors 1981
- United States Air Force Academy Graduate 1976
Professional Experience
Private Practice, Robert S. Gardner, Attorney at Law
Member, Uniform Law Commission, Appointed by President of the Senate, Bill Cadman
- United States Air Force, Retired
- United States Air Force Reserve Officer
- USAFA Faculty – Procurement and Business Law
- Judge Advocate General at USAFA
- ICBM Missile Launch Officer
Community Involvement
Regional Council, El Pomar Foundation
Member, Colorado Easter Seals BOD
Founding Board Member, Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy
Member, Colorado League of Charter Schools Legal Advocacy Fund BOD
Colorado Republican Party General Counsel
Chairman, El Paso County Republican Party, 1993-1997
Leadership Positions:
Ranking Republican Member, Senate Judiciary Committee 2019
Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee 2016-2018
Chair, House Judiciary Committee
Ranking Republican Member, House Judiciary Committee
Member, House Appropriations Committee, 2004-2012
Member, House Local Government Committee,
Member, Joint Legislative Committee,
Health Benefit Exchange Legislative Implementation Review Committee
Committee on Long Term Services for the Developmentally Disabled
Commitment to Conservative Values:
- Sponsored or co-sponsored MULTIPLE pieces of legislation to strengthen Colorado’s laws to protect victims of crime
- Spearheaded the opposition to legislation that would damage business and Colorado’s economy
- Primary sponsor of successful legislation in the 2008 session that provided increased employment opportunities and shortened the waiting list for services for the developmentally disabled
Legislative Leadership Recognition:
- 2007 Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year
- 2007 Alliance Legislator of the Year (statewide advocacy organization for developmentally disabled)
- 2010 Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Top Legislator for Business Issues
- 2012 Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance Legislator of the Year
- 2014 Colorado Civil Justice League Champion for Tort Reform
- 2013 NFIB Minuteman Award for Support of Small Business
- 2013 Colorado Organization for Victim Advocacy-Outstanding Legislator
- Also recognized as outstanding legislator by:
- NFIB
- NAIOP-Commercial Real Estate Development for protection of property rights
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- Colorado Organization of Victims Assistance
- Colorado Medical Society
- The American Conservative Union
- United Veterans Committee of Colorado
- Colorado Civil Justice League Champion (for defending business against costly litigation)
- Colorado Restaurant Association—for legislation in support of small businesses
