Robert began his Scouting career as district executive at the Black Warrior Council in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was promoted to program director and later field director with the council. He moved on to become director of field service of the Blue Ridge Council in Greenville, South Carolina, and then assistant Scout executive of the South Florida Council in Miami Lakes, Florida.

Robert is an Eagle Scout who enjoys travel, running, spending time with family, and following University of Alabama Football.

Robert and his wife, Elizabeth, have 5 children.