Rob Turchick
Writer/Blogger

A 20-year veteran of the media and entertainment industries, Rob is the owner and operator of yipDog Studios, LLC, a video and audio production company. He has produced music, broadcast radio/TV documentaries and other media-related projects for local, regional and national clients. Read Rob's blog, "My Three Sons...The Early Years."

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Hometown: Most recently — Albany, N.Y. (previously Shreveport, La.; Dayton, Oh.; Taiwan; Wichita Falls, Tex.; Alamogordo, N.M. and Inglewood, Calif.). Air Force brat!

Education: B.S. from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., where I majored in studio music/music performance.

Number of years in the Valley: Eight.

Life partner: Krista

Children: Max (almost 4), Sam (2½), Tyler (14 months).

Pets: Lizzie (mutt), Jack & Jill (Parson's Russell Terriers).

When I'm not at work: Spend time with the wife and boys, ride motorcycles, surf (the Internet).

Favorite food: Sushi.

Favorite thing to do with my family: Spend time at the park at Falcon Field watching all the aircraft. Max can name all the planes and helis!

Favorite things to do by myself: Ride my Ducati on twisty roads.

Most people don't know this about me: I can hit 300-yard drives in golf...longest witnessed was 360. I have aced a pro tennis player with my 130-mph serve.

What I love most about Arizona: The nine months of perfect weather!

Theme song: "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns & Roses.

How I came to Raising Arizona Kids: Assisted Vicki with online videos.

What I love most about my job: No two days are alike. Always learning new skills and techniques. Gives me an excuse to watch a lot of TV!