About Abboud
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Bob Abboud has lived most of his life in the 16th Congressional District of northern Illinois, where he is running to be a new, independent voice for regular people victimized by the old, failed policies in Washington.
A scientist and energy policy expert, Bob received a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Purdue University and was accepted into the US Navy Submarine Nuclear Weapons program.
Prior to his commission in the Navy, Bob chose to serve his country at Argonne National Laboratory in order to support alternative energy/advanced nuclear reactor development. Bob went on to receive his Masters of Science Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Northwestern University.
For 20 years, Bob worked for ComEd as a Senior Nuclear Engineer, leaving to run RGA Labs, Inc., his own consulting, research-and-development, design and engineering firm. In his capacity as a scientist and engineer, Bob has spent his entire career developing alternative energy, modernizing our military, creating good jobs and improving our environment.
Bob was elected Barrington Hills Village Trustee in 2001 and Village Board President in 2005. He has had unique experience at all levels of government, working with county boards, municipalities and the state legislature to improve the quality of life for northern Illinois residents.
Bob and his wife Patricia are proud parents and grandparents—and best pals with Newton, their Golden Retriever.
