Rob graduated Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a B.S. (Pre-Med, Biology) in 1995. He graduated Ohio Northern University's Petit College of Law with a J.D. in 2000, and was admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana that same year.

He has served on the Board of Directors for the Apartment Association of Fort Wayne - NE Indiana, and for Community Action of Northeast Indiana (now known as Brightpoint). He has also served as the Chairman of the congregation and on the school ministry board of Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, as well as Board of The Lutheran Schools Partnership. Rob currently serves in a variety of capacities at Suburban Bethlehem.

He is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, as well as the Northern and Southern District Federal Courts of Indiana, and offers services as a Civil Mediator in the State of Indiana.

Rob enjoys helping individuals and families develop a plan to address present-day needs as well as their desire to pass along their legacy. He also enjoys serving military veterans, contractors, and their families as the Director of Mission Development at Lutheran Military Veterans and Families Ministries, Inc.

Rob is married to his high school sweetheart, Deb. Together they are blessed with two wonderful children, Addison and Jacob.

Rob's hobbies include enjoying time with family and friends on the water, serving families in a variety of ways, and he rarely turns down an invitation for golf. Rob also enjoys writing in his free time, especially when he feels passionate about the topic. Feel free to check out his blog at www.jacobsripples.com for an inspirational look at a difficult journey.