Partner
Office Phone
+1 616.956.3410
Cell Phone
+1 616.634.1963
Email Address
relliott@ponderaadvisors.com
Professional Experience
Rob began his career in public education, serving as a high school business teacher & coach, then school business manager and finally superintendent of schools. After 17 years in education, Rob switched to the business world to work for public corporations as well as privately-held family businesses, serving in leadership positions as Director of Training & Development, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and Chief Operating Officer. Rob co-founded Pondera with Joe Day and John Belaski in April, 2006.
Consulting Experience
At Pondera, Rob’s primary client service areas are Team Alignment and Effectiveness, Executive Consultation/Coaching, and Candidate Assessment and Onboarding. In addition, Rob often facilitates Succession Planning & Talent Management and Leadership Development. Further, Rob’s varied background gives him invaluable skills as a consultant in Business Development, Change Management, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
Education
Rob received his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in Business & Coaching, and a Master’s Degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Business Management.
Personal Information
Rob and his wife, Roberta (Bert), live on Big Pine Island Lake in Grattan, Michigan with their dog, Jersey. They have two adult sons: Robert and Tony. Rob enjoys duck hunting, boating & water-skiing, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing, gardening, golf, MSU Athletics, and skeet shooting. Rob serves as president of his lake’s association and is a school board member for Grand Rapids University Prep Academy.
