After attending San Francisco State University where he studied art and discovered glass making, he worked as an apprentice at John Lewis Glass for five years. He toured European glass factories and then returned to begin studies at world renowned Pilchuck Glass School. In 1992, after working as a teaching assistant for Czeck master, Petr Novotny, Rob was invited to work in the Ajeto Glass Factory in the Czech Republic, which turned into a long term working relationship. From 1997-2003 Rob taught glass making at the University of Miami, FL. Rob now co-teaches with many artist/masters at schools worldwide and frequently travels abroad to make his work.

"I consider myself to be very fortunate to have traveled, studied, and lived in many places where glass is made by masters. I have experienced many cultures, techniques, and the people that I've met have greatly influenced me. I draw my inspiration from this, from music and from mostly everything I see in nature. Working as a glass artist has enabled me to view the world as fluid, reflective, and full of light."