Bob is a Certified USA Weightlifting coach with over 50 years of Olympic lifting experience. Bob still competes regularly and is known as the Olympic Weightlifting resident expert at CrossFit OIB.
- U.S.A. Olympic Weightlifting Certified Coach
- Olympic Lifting Instructor, Competitive Lifting Olympic Style; Black Belt Tae-Kwon-Do at CrossFit OIB
- University of Akron, Akron Ohio Master’s Degree Education: Certification: Spec. Ed./ Math
- University of Akron, Bachelor of Science, K-12: Certification: Physical Education
- Rootstown High School, Ohio/ Spec. Ed Teacher (1983-2002)
- Ellet High School, Akron, Ohio/ Strength Coach Assistant Football Coach (1985-2000)
- Graded School of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil/ High School Physical Ed. Teacher & Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach(1980-1983)
- Brunswick Jr. High, Brunswick, Ohio/ Spec. Ed Teacher & 8th & 9th Grade Head Football Coach, High School Strength Coach (1977-1980)
- Taipei American School, Taipei, Taiwan/ Elem. Physical Ed. Teacher & Head J.V. Basketball Coach (1974-1977)
- Chardon Local Schools, Chardon, Ohio/ Elem. Physical Ed. Teacher (1972-1974)