Bob was born and raised in London, Ontario, where he attended public, and secondary schools as well as university, graduating from the University of Western Ontario. Bob and Kathy married and moved to Port Hope after a short stay in Ottawa. They have two children, Kristen and Andrew. Kathy is a retired registered nurse.

Living in Port Hope has led to a lifetime of volunteer work with various organizations Bob has always been involved in local activities. For many years on the executive for minor hockey as registrar and treasurer, as past chair at his church and current treasurer, past director and current member of Dalewood Golf and Curling club.

Bob has spent his entire working life in the nuclear energy industry all in Port Hope. Starting in 1978 Bob has held various positions in production, maintenance, engineering, research and quality assurance. He is still active in the daily operation of the plant.

Bob has been a member of the Rotary Club of Port Hope sine 1988. In 1997-1998 he was club president and has held various other positions within the club as director, treasurer and web master. During his year as president he led the clubs efforts to assist the victims of the massive ice storm in Eastern Ontario. Bob has also been a member of District 7070 Foundation committee and planned the Foundation Walk held in Port Hope. Bob has been an assistant governor for four years and participated in various district committees.

Bob is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and Foundation Benefactor.