Robert Santos was born, February 1981 in Salem, Massachusetts, and grew up in Maine. His single mother, Judy Santos raised Robert and his two other siblings. Robert has one older brother and two younger sisters. Robert and his siblings grew up knowing what it is to struggle with his mother working several jobs to pay the bills. Early on, Robert learned from his mother what it means to work hard. In 2002, Robert received his Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from McIntosh College in Dover, NH. After obtaining his degree, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer. Robert honorably served eleven years before being medically retired due to injuries sustained during his service. During his service, he held a various amount of positions including, Patrolman, Patrol Supervision, Watch Commander, Security Chief, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer. Robert has I have led, trained, and educated over 5,000 United States Marines. I coordinated with local National Security Forces that work hand and hand with our Military. While on active duty, Robert took every chance there was to further his education to strengthen not only his character but the ability to help others. In 2010, Robert became a Marine Corps Recruiter for the Trumbull and Mahoning County area, where he did not look at our community as a number. Robert went above and beyond, assisting numerous of the Valleys, citizens. Not just for enlistment into the Marine Corps, but assisting in directing them to the path that was most beneficial to them and not to his own needs. In 2013, Robert was medically retired from the Marine Corps. In 2016, Robert married to Kristan Santos, and they live with their three children: Konnor, Timothy, and Logan. Robert fought and served this Nation as a United States Marine, with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Now let him continue that same fight to protect and assist in the growth of District 13.   Website: ElectSantos.com FaceBook: @RJS4OHIO Twitter: @RJS4OHIO