Since 1990, Rob has been working with metal.  From his high school machine shop and working as a machinist to brazing and TIG welding bicycle frames, Rob had a passion for fabricating metal. It wasn’t until Rob discovered sheet metal that knew he had found his career.

In 2002, Rob entered the sheet metal trade as a production helper.  He worked for 13 years at Thompson Metal Fab, in Vancouver, Washington, where he eventually became a building trades journeyman. In 2015, Rob worked for Alliant Systems for 4 years as a foreman.

In April of 2019, Rob became an instructor at the Sheet Metal Institute.  Nine months later, Rob became the SMI Executive Administer of Training.

Outside of work, Rob enjoys sailing, travel, and skiing.