Rob was a member of the biology department at UW-La Crosse and retired from that position in 2015. He is a longtime member of the Conservancy and has been monitoring bird populations in the Conservancy’s New Amsterdam grasslands since 2009.
Some of Rob’s fondest memories are of his childhood years in southeastern Nebraska, where he spent much time on his grandparent’s small farm developing a life-long interest in the outdoors and nature. His hobbies include bird watching, biking on local county roads, hiking and car camping with family and friends, backpacking, and a never-ending quest to discover the perfect golf swing.