Rob was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps following his 1973 graduation from the Naval Academy. After completing the Basic Course, Rob was assigned in a series of positions of increasing responsibility. Upon leaving active duty, Rob coached Division 1 football, and then served in a number of government and not-for profit organizations, using his organizational skills to organize and conduct various political and fund-raising campaigns. Rob then entered the private sector as a consultant, conducting numerous training seminars and helping companies plan, market, and sell new products and then returned to operational management. In addition to his work experience, Rob has served in key leadership positions in numerous civic and fraternal organizations in the Philadelphia area.