Joined the Field Museum and started leading a broader technology transformation.
THE Operational leadership · Practical technology · Real life
Hi, I'm Rob. I lead practical, trusted technology operations.
I'm a Chicago-area technology executive focused on strong systems, clear priorities, and teams that can actually do the work.
Spreadsheet wrangler and meeting-surviving CTO by day; dad jokes, muddy boots & a compass the rest of the time.
Working style
Steady leadership, practical execution.
Calm strategyStrong teamsDurable systemsUseful technology
I like building teams and systems that earn trust, stay practical, and hold up in real life.
At a glance
Technology leadership shaped by trust.
I joined the Field Museum in 2010, stepped into the CTO role in 2015, and have spent my career connecting infrastructure, operations, people, and strategy.
Stepped into the CTO role after serving on the executive team.
Leadership built on trust, clarity, accountability, and treating culture as real work.
Recognized by OnCon every year from 2022 through 2026 — most recently this past April.
Professional focus
Modern leadership without the noise.
Leadership
People-first, always. I build teams people want to stay on, mentor the next set of leaders, and never forget how I got here.
Operations
I keep the day-to-day clear and accountable — solving problems, not padding ticket counts. The dependable stuff that keeps good teams moving.
Infrastructure
Networks, platforms, and security that hold up under real pressure — the foundation everything else stands on.
Web & digital
I treat digital strategy, engagement, and web experiences as core work — where most people actually meet an organization today.
From Bearings
Recently, in writing.
Gallery
From the field.
Connect
Leadership, digital strategy, and real-world execution.
For a professional conversation, a speaking ask, or a bit of consulting, the easiest path is straight to my inbox.
