Rob worked as an engineer in the Physical Research Division of Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, NJ for almost 24 years.  Now he works for L3 Communications in Camden, NJ.  He has been a Unit Manager and Lead Engineer. Rob has a BS in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from Case Western Reserve University and an MS in Solid State Physics from Stevens Institute of Technology.

Rob has been addicted to sailing since his first experiences with the sport back in 1973.  He has been sailing every year now since 1989.  In 1993, Rob joined the Sailing Club .  He became a club-qualified skipper 2 years later.  He has held several posts with the club including Commodore and Training Coordinator.  Rob loves sailing the Chesapeake Bay and will passionately share that love with anyone who will listen.  Other memorable experiences include skippering in two Lucent Regattas in the Netherlands and skippering a 45-foot tugboat for the National Park Service while in high school.  Rob is certified by the American Sailing Association to teach Basic Keelboat Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising, and Bareboat Chartering.  When it comes to sailing, Rob believes that the journey IS the destination.  He loves planning and executing cruising events for friends and clients.  His essays and poems on sailing have been published in the Sailing Club's newsletter and elsewhere.

Email Rob here or call him at 908.672.3609.