Personal background: Grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky, a city on the Ohio River. She is the daughter of John C. and Joan Fisher. Her father was a US Post Office employee for 33 years while serving Owensboro as City Commissioner three times and Mayor twice. He helped establish and/or support the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, Symphony and Trinity Theatre, enhancing the arts for the community among other projects.
Education and Professional Experience: University of Kentucky, then had an 18-year career in banking. She received a buyout when her bank was acquired and went to work for the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center in Human Resources.
Favorite Service: Conservation. Robin chairs the chapter Conservation Committee and voluteers at historic McConnell Springs, the site of the naming of Lexington, Kentucky.
Favorite Patriot: George Samuel Calhoun, who was Robin’s first patriot established when her Great Aunt Rena Calhoun joined the DAR.
Favorite Historical Site: Colonial Williamsburg.