Rob graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He worked 27 years in the Software Engineering industry. Upon retiring from that industry, he became involved in working with animals in several different capacities. That included working for the local Animal Care and Control shelter, working at a high volume/low cost Spay-Neuter clinic, and volunteering at several other animal organizations. He is a die-hard Notre Dame Football fan.