From the circus and to other businesses that sometimes seemed like a circus, Bob has had a colorful career. Bob often refers to himself as a “recovering lawyer,” and that’s where his career began.

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After a short stint in private practice, Bob ran off and joined the circus as Vice President of Legal Affairs and VP of Law and Real Estate for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. During these nine years, Bob honed his management skills with nimble balancing and precise execution.

After leaving Ringling Bros., Bob switched to management consulting before eventually becoming CEO of United Healthcare of the Mid-Atlantic, a $300+ million division of United Health Group. Then Bob became East Region President for United’s Medicare Advantage business, a $1.4 billion division. In these capacities, Bob oversaw customer service, operations, human resources, marketing, sales, network development, finance, and account management.

In 2007, Bob started his own fitness-related business, which included the American Odyssey Relay, the Rock the Creek Relay, and related ventures. As a one–man shop, Bob ran operations, marketing, and finance. A 200-mile, overnight relay race, the American Odyssey was an ambitious enterprise that Bob directed for nearly a decade before founding Epicoach.

Bob is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), as recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He assimilates his decades of multi-disciplinary experience, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, combining skills in communications, marketing, strategic planning, finance, business planning, etc. He applies a deep understanding of business as well as human nature. His accreditations include Executive Coaching Program from American University and the District of Columbia Bar. Additionally, Bob is certified to administer DISC, a behavior assessment tool based on behavioral traits and designed to improve performance, and the Strong Interest Inventory, the industry-leading career assessment tool.

Bob’s clients appreciate that he has “walked the walk” and “run the run.” In this light, Bob’s experience as a personal trainer and marathon runner provides motivation and inspiration for his clients. At Epicoach, he and his partner form strong bonds of trust with clients, who appreciate their personal attention, sense of humor, and results-oriented approach.