Robert C. (Bob) Aldridge is a native Kentuckian, but has spent most of his adulthood in Mississippi. Bob is a Vietnam Veteran, and served in public service (Dept of Defense) for 22 years, and in state service for 8 years, serving the majority of this time in various management roles. He and his wife, Ann, have three daughters and four grandchildren. Bob has a Bachelors Degree from William Carey College and a Masters Degree (Political Science w/emp in Public Administration) from the University of Southern Mississippi. Bob is a Christian, and is a member of a Baptist Church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.