Rob has extensive experience in crafting and implementing policy, particularly in the areas of economic development and energy. He has over a decade of experience working in state government and served as the Senior Advisor of Governor Shapiro’s Transition Team following his 2022 election victory.
Rob works with clients across a multitude of industries, including health care, insurance, labor, economic development, sports and nonprofits, to help them navigate Pennsylvania government and execute strategies to meet and achieve their goals. He has years of experience working across party lines and government branches to help companies get from an initial idea to a law, grant or policy change. He has built coalitions to advance common goals and fostered relationships with a range of stakeholders, including interest groups, business and professional organizations, elected officials and community leaders across the state.
A veteran of state government, Rob served in Governor Tom Wolf’s Administration as Deputy Chief of Staff for Energy, Chief Speechwriter, Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs and as Senior Advisor to the Governor. He served as the primary political advisor to the Governor and oversaw all aspects of economic development for the Wolf Administration, including helping to lead on the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. In his role as Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs, he also coordinated all aspects of the Administration’s federal government relations efforts to advance the Governor’s agenda in Washington during both the Trump Administration and the Biden Administration. Prior to working with Governor Tom Wolf, Rob served as Special Assistant to Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.
- Delaware River Port Authority, Board Member
- Historic Philadelphia, Board Member
- Independence Visitors Center, Board Member
- Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Past Board Member
- Listed among Pennsylvania “40 under 40 Rising Stars,” City & State PA, 2016
- Recognized among Pennsylvania “30 under 30 Rising Stars,” PoliticsPA, 2014
Education
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 2011, cum laude
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Rob has extensive experience in crafting and implementing policy, particularly in the areas of economic development and energy. He has over a decade of experience working in state government and served as the Senior Advisor of Governor Shapiro’s Transition Team following his 2022 election victory.
Rob works with clients across a multitude of industries, including health care, insurance, labor, economic development, sports and nonprofits, to help them navigate Pennsylvania government and execute strategies to meet and achieve their goals. He has years of experience working across party lines and government branches to help companies get from an initial idea to a law, grant or policy change. He has built coalitions to advance common goals and fostered relationships with a range of stakeholders, including interest groups, business and professional organizations, elected officials and community leaders across the state.
A veteran of state government, Rob served in Governor Tom Wolf’s Administration as Deputy Chief of Staff for Energy, Chief Speechwriter, Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs and as Senior Advisor to the Governor. He served as the primary political advisor to the Governor and oversaw all aspects of economic development for the Wolf Administration, including helping to lead on the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. In his role as Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs, he also coordinated all aspects of the Administration’s federal government relations efforts to advance the Governor’s agenda in Washington during both the Trump Administration and the Biden Administration. Prior to working with Governor Tom Wolf, Rob served as Special Assistant to Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.
Affiliations
- Delaware River Port Authority, Board Member
- Historic Philadelphia, Board Member
- Independence Visitors Center, Board Member
- Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Past Board Member
Recognition
- Listed among Pennsylvania “40 under 40 Rising Stars,” City & State PA, 2016
- Recognized among Pennsylvania “30 under 30 Rising Stars,” PoliticsPA, 2014
Education
- The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 2011, cum laude