Robert brings a varied background of experience to our Board.  His education includes attending Ohio University and Miami University, where he studied electrical engineering and psychology. He has obtained certifications as firefighter, an emergency medical technician, hazardous materials first responder, life safety code enforcement officer, project manager, personal leadership trainer, life coach, and energy healer.

Robert’s experience with not-for profits include serving 11 years on the Board of Directors for a federal credit union, and eight years with Transitional Living Inc. an organization that provides mental health services to severely mentally handicapped people, where he also served as Board President.

Robert was one of the founders of Tri-Life, a personal development program in Cincinnati that assists people in obtaining a level of emotional maturity to significantly improve the quality of their lives.

Accomplishments in his career with the City of Hamilton, Ohio include 20 years on the Fire Department obtaining the position of Fire Captain, 10 years as the City’s Director of Information Technology as well as holding the positions of Deputy City Manager and Acting City Manager.