As a search industry veteran, Bob has worked extensively with Boards, Search Committees, business owners and CEOs, helping them recruit leaders to take their organizations to the next level. Bob spent his early years in executive search supporting the information technology buildup and internet explosion. He then co-founded a boutique executive search firm which was an early proponent of focusing on core values and culture fit in the recruitment process.

Though Bob has worked with clients in nearly every industry he currently most enjoys partnering with mission driven and civic minded organizations who are navigating through the leadership transition of an often long term and beloved incumbent.

Bob studied speech communications at the University of Minnesota and documentary filmmaking at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which led to his first career as a videographer in corporate communications, training and legal video. He is active in the nonprofit and business community and is currently on the boards of Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, Clearly Present Foundation and Currie State Bank.

Bob and his wife Angela live between their homes in Edina and cabin in southwestern Minnesota and are the proud parents of Nathan Surprenant and Nelly, their feisty West Highland Terrier. In his spare time Bob enjoys cycling, swimming, golfing and great meals with friends and family.