Leadership in Economic Development
Bob is a certified professional in both planning and economic development.
As a member of the American Planning Association (APA), Bob passed the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) exam in late 1978. He was elected to the AICP College of Fellows (FAICP) in 2016 by the Missouri Chapter of the APA.
As a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Bob passed the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam in early 2001.
American Statistical Association (ASA)
President, Gateway Chapter, 1995
American Planning Association (APA)
Chair of the Economic Development Division and member of the Division Council of APA, 2010-2012
National Association for Business Economics (NABE)
President, Gateway Chapter, 2002-2003
Missouri Chapter, APA
President, and member of the Presidents Council of APA, 1984-1986
International Economic Development Council
Member, Public Policy Committee, 2010-2017
St. Louis Metro Section, APA
President 1979-1980
Lifetime achievement award, 2015
Greater St. Louis Economic Development Network
Member, 1995-present
St. Louis Regional Chamber
Member, Education and Talent Attraction committee, 2013-2017