Robert Bovard: 5 Things to Know About ‘RHONY’ Alum Tinsley Mortimer’s Husband

The Bravo alum’s husband is a businessman and leads a successful Georgia-based company. 

Real Housewives of New York City alum Tinsley Mortimer found true love in her husband, Robert Bovard! The happy couple seemingly had a whirlwind romance after she split from her ex-fiancé, Scott Kluth, in 2021. Now that they’ve officially tied the knot, find out everything there is to know about Tinsley’s successful spouse, Robert. 

Who Is Tinsley Mortimer’s Husband Robert Bovard? 

Robert is an entrepreneur, working as the president of the company Augusta Iron & Steel Works Inc. in Georgia for more than 10 years. He was first hired as a salesman and worked his way up over time. 

Before embarking on his business career, Robert attended Sewanee: The University of the South and studied political science and government. He later obtained his MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011. 

When Did Tinsley Mortimer and Robert Bovard Start Dating?

It is currently unclear when Tinsley and Robert first started dating. However, fans know that it happened sometime after her ex Scott reportedly called off their engagement in 2021. At the time, the Bravolebrity was shocked that Scott split from her, according to multiple outlets. 

“[Tinsley] moved her entire life and left her career for Scott because she truly thought this time it would work,” PEOPLE reported at the time. “She gave everything to this relationship. She fought to make it work, but he fell back into his old ways of constantly breaking up and getting back together with her. It was an endless cycle.” 

However, it appears that Tinsley was swept off her feet by Robert by the time they announced their engagement in October 2023. At the time, she showed off a stunning emerald engagement ring while enjoying a family vacation with Robert and his children. 

One month later, Tinsley and Robert tied the knot in Palm Beach, Florida, multiple outlets reported. 

Do Tinsley Mortimer and Robert Bovard Have Kids? 

The spouses do not share children, however, Robert has kids of his own: son Robert Dennis and daughters Mary Ellison and Ruth Dennis. For her part, Tinsley does not have children. 

Were Robert Bovard and Tinsley Mortimer Married to Other People?

The businessman and the reality TV personality were previously married. Tinsley married her first husband, Robert Livingston “Topper” Mortimer in 2002, and the two ultimately divorced in 2010. As for Robert, he was married to his first wife, Mary Bovard, before she died from a brain tumor in June 2021. They were married for 12 years and share their children, Robert, Mary and Ruth, together.