I joined the Field Museum and started helping lead a broader technology transformation.
Grounded leadership. Practical technology. Real life.
Hi, I'm Rob. I build trusted technology leadership. I build practical technology leadership.
I'm a Chicago-area technology executive, strategist, and team builder focused on strong systems, strong teams, and practical digital strategy that helps organizations move forward. I help organizations move forward with strong teams, practical strategy, and technology people can trust.
Professional button clicker and meeting attender by day; Dad, husband & outside when I'm not.
Personal mark
How I lead
Calm strategy, strong teams, durable systems, and technology that feels practical, trusted, and ready for real life.
At a glance
Technology leadership shaped by trust.
I joined the Field Museum in 2010, moved from Director of Technology into the CTO role in 2015, and have spent much of my career helping connect infrastructure, digital work, operations, and strategy into one clearer picture.
I stepped into the CTO role after serving on the executive team and helping elevate technology's strategic role.
My leadership style is centered on trust, clarity, accountability, and treating culture like real work.
I was recognized among the OnCon Top 50 Technology Professionals.
Professional focus
Modern leadership without the noise.
Executive technology leadership
I lead strategy, infrastructure, security, platforms, and execution with an eye toward resilience, practicality, and long-term value.
Cross-functional partnership
I work across leadership teams and business units to connect mission, priorities, and the systems that support them.
Culture and team development
I care deeply about building trusted teams, supporting emerging leaders, and creating environments where good people can do great work.
Digital transformation
I like moving from legacy patterns to modern, durable platforms that improve experience, access, and day-to-day operations.
Beyond work
Built around values, not just a résumé.
The same mindset that shapes how I lead also shapes how I live: family, the outdoors, photography, curiosity, craftsmanship, and a strong preference for things that are honest and built well.
Outdoors and field time
Time outside gives me perspective, patience, and the kind of grounded attention that good leadership also demands.
Seeing what matters
Photography is craft and observation for me: composition, timing, light, and learning to notice details that might otherwise pass by.
Connect
Leadership, digital strategy, and real-world execution.
For professional conversations, speaking, collaboration, or consulting inquiries, the easiest path is direct.