Robson Resort Communities continues legacy of family & new connections
Staff Reports | Digital Free Press
For over 50 years, the Robson Resort Communities has sought to redefine active adult living and 55+ master-planned resort developments.
Today, representatives of the brand report, more than 50,000 people call a Robson Resort Community home in Arizona and Texas. The journey started in 1972 with founder Edward J. Robson and a single development in Sun Lakes, Arizona.
Before his career in real estate, Mr. Robson played hockey during his college years and obtained the rank of Capt. in the United States Marines Corps. In 1956, he had the honor of being selected to join the U.S. Olympic hockey team.
In 1972, Robson and three business partners had purchased 2,560 acres of farmland for what would become the first development. Robson bought out his partners in 1976 and Sun Lakes sold-out in 2005 with approximately 10,000 homes.
Mr. Robson still comes to office almost every day at the age of 92.
“Our passion, mission, and vision have turned houses into homes and neighbors into extended families,” Mr. Robson said in a prepared statement. “The communities we have created foster new goals, new hobbies, new connections, and most importantly, a new vision of what retired life truly should be.”
The Robson Resort Communities have received numerous awards. Accolades include:
- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ‘Best 55+ Builder of the Year’;
- ‘Builder of the Year’ by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona; and
- Eliant HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards.
Robson Resort Communities continues legacy of family & new connections
Mr. Robson and his team oversee six 55+ communities in Arizona and Texas including PebbleCreek, The Preserve at SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, Quail Creek, Robson Ranch Arizona, and Robson Ranch Texas.
Enjoying giving back to the community, Robson is generous to many charitable organizations. His philanthropic efforts include supporting the Barrow Neuroscience Tower at St. Joseph Hospital, renovations to the Arizona State University Sun Devil Football stadium, Boys and Girls Club, and Boys Hope Girls Hope.
Most recently and as a key donor, the Ed Robson Arena opened at his alma mater, Colorado College, where he played hockey.
“I want to thank everyone who has worked with me to make the last 50 years a success,” Mr. Robson said. “While it is fun taking a trip down memory lane, I look forward to continuing to move the vision forward in the future.”
