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Odom procured a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond east of Baton Rouge. In 1960, he was first employed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, also called the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Immigration at that time. Prior to his election as commissioner, Odom became the chief of the pesticide division, executive assistant to then Commissioner Dave L. Pearce and director of technical services.[2]

Odom procured a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond east of Baton Rouge. In 1960, he was first employed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, also called the Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Immigration at that time. Prior to his election as commissioner, Odom became the chief of the pesticide division, executive assistant to then Commissioner Dave L. Pearce and director of technical services.[2]

Odom served in the [[United States Marin Corps]] and was stationed as a company commander in [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]. He graduated from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College and was a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve.[3] He served on various boards and commissions, such as the Louisiana Cattleman's Association, East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana Farm Bureau, the World Trade Center of New Orleans, and Louisiana Environmental Health Association.

Odom served in the [[United States Marine Corps]] and was stationed as a company commander in [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]. He graduated from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College and was a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve.[3] He served on various boards and commissions, such as the Louisiana Cattleman's Association, East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana Farm Bureau, the World Trade Center of New Orleans, and Louisiana Environmental Health Association.

Odom was married to the former Mildred "Millie" Randolph (born c. 1944). They have a son, Robert "Robb" Odom, III (born c. 1968), and wife Monique of Zachary. Odom, III, was a football linebacker for McNeese State University in Lake Charles.[4] The Odoms' daughter, Ashley White (born c. 1970), formerly Ashley Thompson, resides with her husband Ned White in Monroe, Louisiana. There are four surviving grandchildren, Taylor Brooke Odom, Baylie Monet Odom, Brighton Lynn Thompson, and Nolan Randolph Thompson.[2] Odom was a member of the First Baptist Church of Zachary. In his leisure, Odom enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking.[5]

Odom was married to the former Mildred "Millie" Randolph (born c. 1944). They have a son, Robert "Robb" Odom, III (born c. 1968), and wife Monique of Zachary. Odom, III, was a football linebacker for McNeese State University in Lake Charles.[4] The Odoms' daughter, Ashley White (born c. 1970), formerly Ashley Thompson, resides with her husband Ned White in Monroe, Louisiana. There are four surviving grandchildren, Taylor Brooke Odom, Baylie Monet Odom, Brighton Lynn Thompson, and Nolan Randolph Thompson.[2] Odom was a member of the First Baptist Church of Zachary. In his leisure, Odom enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking.[5]