After more than 30 years experience in water resources planning and management, Rob has a deep understanding of the federal rules and regulations involved with Corps of Engineers projects. As Chief of the Civil Works Programs, he had responsibility for the Corps of Engineers’ $5 billion annual civil works program. That included overseeing a staff of 40 and indirectly a total of 38 Civil Districts and 8 regional Division Offices.

Rob was promoted to this position after serving with distinction for several years in the Corps of Engineers’ South Pacific and Great Lakes & Ohio River Divisions. His service in the Great Lakes region involved all aspects Corps activities in 17 states and covered military, environmental restoration, civil works, and hazardous and toxic waste removal. As Chief of Planning in the South Pacific Division, Rob was responsible for the successful development and implementation of the largest planning program in the Corps of Engineers, covering flood damage reduction, navigation, environmental restoration, storm damage prevention, and water supply for the southwestern United States.

After leaving USACE, Rob was vice president for the HNTB Corporation, a leading infrastructure and construction firm. Rob managed the firm’s planning, engineering, and architectural support relating to recoveries after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Rob also helped the City of Dallas reaccredit the Trinity River levees with a Section 408 permit.