Home Town
Portage, Michigan, home of the first COVID vaccine produced in the United States.
Fun Facts
- Rob lives in East Lansing with his wife, three children and three dogs! When not in East Lansing, the family can mostly be found at Wrigley Field or enjoying life in Saugatuck and on Burt Lake.
- After logging almost as many penalty minutes as ice time, Rob hung up the skates and now enjoys watching (and often coaching) his kids’ sports.
- After years of following thoroughbred racing, Rob recently took the plunge into horse ownership and is very thankful to be involved with people who know what they are doing.
Specialties
- Wine and Spirits Regulation
- Financial Services and Insurance
- Tax
- Retail Issues
- Campaign Finance and PAC Development
- Broadcasting and Telecommunications
- Horse Racing and Gaming
- Nonprofits
Experience
- Government Relations and Public Affairs, Jackson National Life Insurance Company
- Legislative Director, Michigan State Senator Bill Bullard, Jr.
Education
- University of Kentucky
Media & Honors
- Named one of Michigan’s Top 10 lobbyists, MIRS News.
- Named one of Michigan’s Top 20 lobbyists, Inside Michigan Politics.
- Named one of the 50 Names to Know in Lobbying, Crain’s Detroit Business.
- Interview on the passing of Frank J. Kelley, Michigan’s Big Show.
- On his mentor Bill Bullard, Detroit News.
- On Larry King, Michigan’s Big Show.