Rob Richardson has served Santa Ana residents, and especially youths, in a variety of capacities, including membership on the Santa Ana City Council and the Santa Ana Board of Education. He has also served on the City of Santa Ana Planning Commission. He has been a member of the Santa Ana Kiwanis Club, the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club, and chaired the Santa Ana High School Centennial Committee. Since October, 2003, Richardson has served as Assistant to the County Executive Officer for the County of Orange. He is a graduate of Santa Ana High School and UCLA.