Rob Reep

Robert "Rob" Gregg Reep, Jr. (born June 1, 1988) is an American historian, filmmaker, and documentary narrator.

Robert Gregg Reep, Jr.
Born (1988-06-01) June 1, 1988
Warren, Arkansas, USA
EducationArkansas State University
OccupationHistorian, Filmmaker, Author

Early life

In the fall of 2006 Reep began his freshman year at Arkansas State University. He graduated with honors in history as a member of Phi Alpha Theta and earned a bachelor's degree in history in December 2009, having studied history under the guidance of Dr. Joseph Key, Dr. William Maynard, and Dr. Gina Hogue.[1][2]

Reep interned in the Washington, D.C. office of Congressman Mike Ross during the summer of 2007.[3]

Professional life

Reep was appointed in late 2011 to serve on the Arkansas State University History Department Advisory Council.[1]

He directed and narrated Timber: A Heritage of Dreams and Determination in 2012.[4] [5] He also narrated a short classroom use documentary film about the Japanese internment camps of Jerome and Rohwer during World War II titled, Singled Out.[6] In 2013 he hosted the web series Walking On Water, a show about the Western Interior Seaway.[7] During the Spring of 2013, Reep produced and narrated a documentary film about the last free-flowing river in the Ouachita Basin, The Saline.[8] [9]

Rob Reep as host of "Watch Out! History's Coming"

Reep is currently producing Fossil HD’s first full-length feature film, Captain, which is based on the true-life story of a man named Hugh Bradley, as he becomes a Tennessee volunteer, fights in several battles, including the Battle of New Orleans, and claims a land bounty in South Arkansas.[1][10][11][12]

Personal life

Rob Reep lives in Warren, Arkansas.[1] Reep served from 2011-2013 on the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce Board and served as the 2012 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Chairman.

References
  1. Wooten, Patty. "Rob Reep appointed to ASU history department advisory council". Seark Today. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  2. "History Faculty". Arkansas State University. Arkansas State University. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  3. "Rep. Mike Ross(D-Arkansas, 4th): Staff". Legistorm. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  4. "Plan Heritage Month: Heritage Month Grant Recipients". Department of Arkansas Heritage. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  5. "Timber: A Heritage of Dreams and Determination". Amazon. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  6. "Singled Out: Jerome and Rohwer". Amazon. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  7. "Walking On Water". Amazon. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  8. "The Saline". Amazon. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  9. Reep, Beverly (June 14, 2013). "Film Festival Draws Largest Court Square Thursday Nigh Crowd Ever". Saline River Chronicle. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  10. "Casting Call at Warren Cultural Center". South Arkansas Sun. March 20, 2014.
  11. "Movie Casting Call is April 5". The Eagle Democrat. March 26, 2014.
  12. "Production Company looking for actors, extras in South AR". Pine Bluff Commercial. March 23, 2014.



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