Don, Katryn, daughter Stephanie,
& Step-daughters Becky & Beth

I am married to Katryn, who is a twenty year resident of Banning, my business partner, and a California State Licensed Guide Dog Instructor. Together, we have six children and two grandchildren. I served in the United States Navy with an Honorable discharge. I attended Highline Community College, emphasis in Business Administration, on the GI Bill.

Together, with my wife, I own and operate two business in the City of Banning. The Renaissance Pet Resort at 1346 E Ramsey and Hollywoof's Pet Salon & Spa at 2372 W Ramsey. Both properties were in disrepair when acquired, but have been totally remodeled into thriving businesses.

Biographical Sketch

Business Owner and Banning Resident
Renaissance Pet Resort & Spa, 1346 E. Ramsey St. & Hollywoof’s, 2372 W. Ramsey St in Banning.
Tel:  951-849-5020                  Fax:  951-849-5030                Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Biographical Highlights:

• Married to Katryn, Business Partner and State Licensed Guide Dog Instructor.
• Six Children and 2 Grand Children
• United States Navy, Honorable Dishcharge
• Highline Community College, Business Administration on the GI Bill.Occupation Current

Business Owner, Renaissance Pet Resort & Spa and Hollywoof’s
Co-created pet resort and spa concept, Renovated run down buildings on the West and East ends of Banning and Manage Daily operations.  Moved Hollywoof’s from Beaumont to Banning. Assisted in building Renaissance Pet
Boutique in Issaquah (Seattle), Washington, (Owned and Operated by my daughter).

Occupations Past

Executive Director & Grant Writer, Guide Dogs of the Desert International.
Business Owner, Don Robinson Construction, Build and Remodel Homes in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Vice President of Special Projects, Contract Administrator, Hood Communications,  overseeing US Sprint Fiber Optic Project valued at 23 million.
Vice President of Construction,  Communicom, in charge of building Los Angeles and surrounding cities cable television systems with a one year budget of  75 million dollars.
Vice President of Franchising, Six Star Nielson Cablevision,  pursuing cable television franchises across the United States.  Research and Respond to request for qualifications and proposals nationwide. Awarded Major franchises.
General Manager/Construction Manager, Liberty Cablevision, manage, expand and rebuild seven cable television systems in central Oregon.
System Engineer, Teleprompter Cable Television, Developing largest cable system in the world located in Seattle and surrounding King County, Washington.

Starting in Cable Television in 1969, there weren't any guidelines, cable was in it's infancy.  We were able to create our own goals, innovations and guidelines to construct and maintain a product the people of the Seattle area desired. My knowledge of cable television  and work ethic took me to Portland, Oregon to start the major cable television system and then to Los Angeles to construct a 75 million dollar build in one year to save the franchisee from default.

My current business, The Renaissance Pet Resort & Spa has created a safe environment and a full line of pet services for cherished pets, bringing customers in from all over the United States.  This has created jobs and spending in Banning.

Community Involvements:

• Paid Call Firefighter, Arlie, Oregon
• Welfare Board, Hillsboro, Oregon
• Paid Call Firefighter, Engineer for Crest Forest Fire, San Bernardino Mountains
• President Crest Forest Firefighters Association
• Chairman of the Board, Crest Forest Food Bank
• Past District Governor Lions Clubs District 4L5 (Riverside and San Bern. Cty)
• Past Council Chairman Lions Multiple District 4 (California and Nevada)
• Member Banning Chamber of Commerce
• Host “Petertainment” and “Bark and Art” with Banning Chamber and Cultural Alliance
• Supporter of :
  • Boy’s and Girls Clubs,  Sun Lakes Charity Golf Weekend,  Beaumont Youth Fire Fighters,  Banning High School Sports, Stagecoach Days, Mural Council and Mural Art Auction (eight Banners on full-time display at Renaissance Pet Resort), Blessed Katerri Church and Precious Blood School, Pass Area Home Health Care, Guide Dogs of the Desert, Banning & San Gorgonio Pass Rotary,  Banning Police Assistance League (BPAL), Redlands Bowl, Banning Library, Career Day at Nicolet Middle School.