Rob started in the insurance profession in 1975 with Crum & Forster Insurance in their Executive Management Training Program. From 1975 through 1987, Rob served several underwriting companies in various positions in the Illinois/Indiana region as well as the New York Metropolitan area as Regional Surety Manager of the Cigna Corporation.
After 12 years of underwriting company experience, Rob joined Marquis & Associates in 1987 as Vice President of Surety operations. At Marquis, he expanded the surety bonding operation, responding to the myriad financial and business issues unique to the construction industry. As surety leader, Rob managed the surety market/client relationships, bringing with him skills derived from the various positions held on the underwriting company side of the business. Over the 10 year period commencing in 1987, Rob managed and assisted in the development of a corporate surety revenue stream that grew considerably over that timeframe. Rob became a partner in Marquis & Associates in 1992.
In 1997, Willis purchased Marquis & Associates and Rob continued as Vice President-Practice Leader of the New Jersey Surety operation. Due to his level of experience and business acumen, Rob’s role was expanded and in 2002, he was promoted to Senior Vice President. He managed, developed, and mentored the 5 team members within the construction surety practice group and assisted in the new business effort of the overall construction practice.
Rob attended Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio.
