Professional Background: Business
Long Tenured (>5 years)
Bob is the retired founder and CEO of Surface Protection Industries, a paint and specialty coating manufacturing company. Previously, he was EVP of Avant Garde Enterprises, founder and VP of Urban National Corporation, and a Management Consultant at Cresap, McCormick, and Paget. Bob sits on the board of Broadway Federal Bank and has served on the board of Jacobs Engineering Group. He is Chairman Emeritus at Morehouse College.
Interview Quotes:
“It’s easy to get into the trend of thinking that everything we’ve achieved is because of our own individual brilliance.”
“Understand what the board dynamics are.”
“Get acquainted on an informal basis with your fellow board members.”