Rob earned his B.S. degree from Florida State University and continued his education at Duke University (M.S.) and the University of Alabama (Ph.D.). He and his wife Lillian moved to Greenville in 1984 and both work in the environmental field. Rob is an environmental consultant whose practice focuses on wetland and water-related issues, and environmental compliance and management. He joined the FoRR board in 1993 and served as President for several years. In addition to FoRR, Rob is an active member of the Rotary Club of North Greenville and supports the Boy Scouts of America.