Robert was voted Man of the Year in Scotts Valley for his contributions to the community in 2014 and has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local schools, for non-profits and for families in need thoughout Santa Cruz County.
In 2015 he founded the "Secret Santa Program" and in 2023 alone the program helped 33 families in need during the holiday season. In the past the program has helped families throughout the year and also has assisted families that were unhoused find homes, and years later they still remain housed.
Giving back is paramount to Robert.
He has lived in Scotts Valley since 1996, and lives there with his wife, Monica and their children.
He is the founder and publisher of www.MyScottsValley.com and the popular My Scotts Valley Facebook page with a reach of over 1 million people per year, using that reach to help various local causes that are and were in need.