Rob, a 1985 graduate of Aquinas College in Grand Rapids with a BSBA, has been involved with technology since his days in high school.  During the early 1980's he was a volunteer for AOL and CompuServe in the business and technology sections of the two portals.  In addition, he was the systems manager for Bethany Christian Services after doing a stint with Amway Corporation handling technology challenges for Planning and Scheduling; where he authored several sales forecasting programs.  Prior to Amway, he was with P. R. Mallory Company Timers Division where he helped to design manufacturing forecast models using sales orders coupled with purchasing requirements for materials and inventory at the manufacturing facility.

He founded C & R Business Systems Ltd. in 1987 as a technology consulting organization specializing in material and inventory systems through accounting software.  C & R is now Partner Stores, Inc. having changed its name in 2006.

In October 1997, Sunset Promotions, Inc. was organized as a spin off of one of the processes that C & R was doing that detracted from its main focus.  Sunset Promotions, Inc. was incorporated in November 1997.  Sunset specializes in Internet consulting, photography, and web design.

After a number of years in profit and non-profit entities he has mastered inventory management techniques, purchasing management, photography, contract law, public speaking, high closing rates in retail sales, and built bridges between differing technology groups.

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