Biography

Rob Stafsholt has lived in St. Croix County since birth. He attended New Richmond Public Schools for his K-12 education and still resides on his family's farm near New Richmond.

After graduating from New Richmond High School, Rob began his college education at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Communication and a minor in History. While at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Rob was a key member of a small group of students that organized the first UW Rod & Gun Club on any Wisconsin campus. He was the first President of the club and served on the Executive Board of Directors for the remainder of his time at the University. Rob then purchased a home on the family farm in New Richmond and transferred to the University of Wisconsin - River Falls where he continued his education - double majoring in Business Administration and Farm Management, as well as double minors in History and Communication.

Rob has been self-employed much of his life - as a family farmer, owner of a waste disposal company, a salesman, and eventually the co-owner of the family's salad and food dressing company, and in real estate - starting his own investing and residential rental business. Rob has also been an employee for different companies in positions such as mortgage loan officer, tow truck driver, guide on outdoor recreation trips, and factory worker at McMillan Electric in Woodville. Today, in addition to working in the Legislature, Rob continues to farm with his father and run his waste disposal business.     

Rob is an active member of his community and participates in many important organizations. He is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, member of the New Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and is a current member of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association.

The most important thing in Rob’s life is his adult daughter, Maggie. He is an avid conservationist and outdoorsman and spends his free time hunting, fishing, trapping, and generally enjoying Wisconsin's beautiful natural resources.

This is Senator Stafsholt’s fourth term in the Legislature - he served two terms in the State Assembly and is in his second term as State Senator - where he is proud to be serving the people of Senate District 10. Rob currently sits on the Legislature's budget-writing committee known as the Joint Committee on Finance, he also serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage and as the Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues, and Forestry.