A well known and prominent figure in commercial circles in Laramie is Raymond E. Robb, who is manager of the J. C. Penney Company, one of the leading dry goods establishments in the southern part of the state. He was born in Monte Vista, Colorado, January 17, 1890, and is a son of Robert E. and Florence (Collins) Robb, both of whom were natives of Iowa. At an early date they removed westward to Colorado, settling in Monte Vista, where the father engaged in the cattle business and in general agricultural pursuits. He still makes his home there, he and his wife being attractively located in Monte Vista. They had a family of two children, the daughter being Ethel Mae, now a resident of Denver.
    The son, Raymond E. Robb. who is the eldest, spent his boyhood in Monte Vista, Colorado, where he attended school, while later he became a student in the high school at Pueblo, Colorado, completing his course there in 1909. He next entered the University of Colorado, spending one year as a student in the academic department, and on the expiration of that period he entered the employ of the Humane Remedy Company at Des Moines, Iowa, with which he was connected for a year. Later he returned to Colorado, settling in Del Norte, where he engaged in the dry goods business for two years. On disposing of his interests there he removed to Laramie and became identified with the dry goods trade of this city as an employe of the J. C. Penney Company. Advancing step by step as his ability and worth became recognized, he was made manager in 1917 and is now thus prominently identified with one of the leading commercial interests of this city. Long and varied experience well qualified him for the position and his efforts are contributing in marked degree to the success of the business.
    On the 28^th of October, 1910, in Boulder. Colorado, Mr. Robb was married to Miss Ethel M. Hill, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hill, of Des Moines, Iowa. They have become parents of two children: Constance Virginia, who was born in Del Norte, Colorado, May 28, 1913; and Sarah Beatrice, who was born in Del Norte, September 21, 1914.
    The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and they have won an enviable position in social circles during the period of their residence in Laramie, the hospitality of the best homes being cordially extended them. In his political views Mr. Robb maintains an independent course, while fraternally he is connected with the Knights and Ladies of Security. He is today regarded as one of the representative young business men of Laramie, standing high in commercial circles and holding equal rank as a citizen. Alert and energetic, he is ready to improve every opportunity that comes his way and his ability is attested by his colleagues and contemporaries.