Rob has served several roles in the entertainment lighting industry since attending college at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music in the early 1970's. Over the years he has worked in Drafting, Rigging Design and Installation, and Lighting Control System Design and Installation. He has been Regional Manager for Dimming and Control Manufacturers and Lighting Control specialist for architectural lighting agencies. In 1998 Rob founded Cross Light Inc. to specialize in Lighting, Control, and Automated Rigging for Architectural and Performing Arts applications.