Occupation: I am a licensed plumber. In 1997, I started working for Tim Conlan Company, a local plumber and Newtown native. I worked for him for 18 years and came to know and appreciate the people and community. I started my own business, Rob Rozz Plumbing & Water Service, in January of 2015.

Family: I met my wife Jane in 1996, and we were married in 2002. Jane taught elementary school in Norwalk for over ten years and then spent four years teaching in Sandy Hook. Currently, she is helping with my business. We have three children in three schools. Jessica is 13, Nicholas is 10, and Joseph is 8.

Pets: No, the three kids are enough.

How long have you lived in Newtown? I was born and raised in New Fairfield but moved to Newtown about 25 years ago. We bought our house in Sandy Hook 15 years ago, after we got married.

What do you like to do in your free time? I used to play golf, and I like watching football on TV. The kids mostly keep me busy now, because they are all into sports and are all athletic. They do basketball, baseball, soccer, and football. I like to go to their games and their practices.

What is your favorite travel destination? I like going on cruises. For our honeymoon we went on a cruise to the Caribbean and that was awesome. Now, though, I like going to amusement parks and waterparks with the kids, since they're at the age now where they enjoy it.

What is the best part about Newtown?Cheers, when everybody knows your name. The atmosphere found in the community. There is a natural, small-town feel in places like the Sandy Hook Diner, My Place Restaurant, and Cover Two. It's kind of like in

Who has been the greatest influence in your life? My parents have been a huge influence in my life. They were supportive and helpful to me in starting my own business. They're hardworking and have instilled in me a strong work ethic and the important values that I need to be successful on my own. Also, Tim Conlan encouraged me to launch my business. Tim has been helpful along the way, and we continue to have a good working relationship.

If you could spend the day with one person, who would you choose and why? As an avid football and baseball fan, I'd like to spend the day with Mike Francesa. He was a sportscaster on WFAN for 30 years, who left recently, that I listened to all the time. I'd enjoy bantering with him about sports, politics, and life in general.

What is your favorite musical genre? I grew up in the 80s, so 80s rock and roll - bands like Def Leppard, Van Halen, and Motley Crue.

Do you have a favorite TV show? Breaking Badand The Sopranos, , Friends.

What is your favorite food? Steak, and mom's Italian cooking.

What is the greatest piece of advice you have ever been given? The philosophy of trying to put yourself in the customer's shoes as much as possible and doing what you would want done.

What is something you cannot live without? Being social. I'm a people person, so I like hanging out and hearing people's stories.

What is your proudest accomplishment? Having my three kids - they're really good kids. Also, having a successful business in the community.