"Injury prevention is not only cost avoidance, but a key component of strong business practices, leading to improved morale, and increased productivity. Having a safety program which includes accountability at all levels, leads to a decrease in injuries and minimizes the vicious cycle of days away from work and decreased number of front line staff.”

Rob brings over 30 years of experience in the health and safety fields, supporting a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, and transportation. Most recently, Rob worked with a large healthcare network that included long-term care, acute care, and community-based ancillary services. During this time, Rob championed the implementation of a Safe Patient Handling and Mobility program and oversaw all aspects of safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, security, and emergency management.

Rob believes leadership is the cornerstone of every successful safety program. He partners with executives and front line leaders to build strong foundations, ensuring their teams have the tools and confidence to succeed. His approach emphasizes empowering people at every level, helping them understand how their actions influence not only their own work but the well-being of those around them.

Rob retired in June 2017 after nearly 25 years of active and reserve service in the U.S. Navy, where he provided medical care and leadership to Marine Corps infantry units and Navy commands. His final assignment was as Command Master Chief (E9), Navy Operational Health Support Unit, Portsmouth, VA, where he advised the commanding officer and managed all enlisted matters for nearly 600 sailors across fourteen detachments in six states.

Rob is an active member of the Mohawk Valley Safety Professionals Consortium, the American Society of Safety Professionals (Central NY Chapter), and the Central NY Society of Healthcare Engineers. He holds an associate degree in Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, and an MBA in Project Management. Rob is a Certified Safety Professional, Certified Environmental Health Technician, Certified Safe Patient Handling Associate, and holds the Workers' Compensation Professional (WCP®) designation from AMCOMP.