Rob is a co-founder and former CEO of the Town at Trilith, an award-winning, master-planned residential and mixed-use community located in south metro Atlanta adjacent to Trilith Studios. Town at Trilith accolades and honors include Mixed-Use Community of the Year, “Best American Living Award” from the National Association of Homebuilders, “Community of the Year” from Builder & Developer Magazine, and dozens more.  Rob also served as the Executive Chairman of Trilith LIVE, a world-class live performance & entertainment venue. In addition to serving as chairman of the board, Rob led the design, space planning, and development of this $400,000,000 studio and entertainment complex.

Rob has a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University and over forty years of experience in executive leadership on a local, national, and international level.  He previously served as the President of the National Town Builder’s Association (NTBA) and is the Development Chair for the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU). Prior to his work as a town builder/place maker, Rob served as a chief executive officer in a variety of industries including music entertainment, charitable organizations, and community development.

Rob resides in the Atlanta area where he serves as a speaker, consultant and executive coach through his professional services firm: Wisdom Transfer, LLC. His passion for "building places that love people" is at the heart of a movement designed to advance both human flourishing and the mission of the Seaside Institute.