Robert S. Garrison has extensive experience in various levels of government, including labor relations, public finance, and political campaigns. He most recently served as the Director of the Bergen County Department of Planning and Economic Development and the Executive Director of the Bergen County Improvement Authority, focusing on transportation, financing, development and downtown redevelopment. Garrison also served on several boards and holds a law degree from Rutgers and master's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University. He resides in Westfield, New Jersey with his family.