Rob is a lifelong resident of District 13, Charlottetown-Brighton. He grew up and attended local schools here, graduating from UPEI and Holland College.
He and wife Kelly raised their sons Brodie and Ronan in Charlottetown-Brighton; it’s where he represented residents for two terms on Charlottetown City Council, and where he has volunteered with community groups like the United Way and the Colonel Gray Education Foundation.
Rob is an advisor, partner and investor in new business startups in the bioscience, sports technology and renewable energy sectors, and he worked as a consultant in the IT sector.
Rob was elected as the MLA for District 13, Charlottetown-Brighton, on April 3rd, 2023. He previously served as the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities and in October of 2024, he was appointed Minister of Education and Early Years.
Rob Lantz was sworn-in as the 34th Premier of Prince Edward Island on February 21st 2025, and resigned on December 12th 2025 to seek the PC Party Leadership.