Rob is a Principal at Athene LLC, a private equity firm specializing in real estate investment and property management. He has over 12 years of experience in finance and strategy, with global expertise in business valuation, transaction advisory services, controllership, financial planning and analysis, and internal audit across various industries. He holds a CPA, CVA, an MBA from Ohio State University, and CISA, and , as well as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.He is passionate about providing value-added services to his clients, addressing their concerns and needs, and ensuring an understanding of their goals before offering a solution. He believes that great organizations and business relationships are built and thrive like any other ecosystem, requiring like-minded people working together, doing what they do best, to accomplish a common goal. He has previously held leadership roles in manufacturing, private equity, and retail, where he led and supported significant projects, initiatives, and transactions.