In 1970, after attending the University of Idaho and returning from active duty in the National Guard, Bob joined Manufacturers Life as an agent in Spokane WA. In 1972 Bob was transferred to Milwaukee WI. and started his career in the life brokerage business. After three years, Bob was promoted to Brokerage Manager in Portland OR. Over the following twenty plus years, Bob built the office into one of the top brokerage offices in the area.
In 1997, Bob left Manulife to start his own Agency (CIS) in order to provide his brokers with the variety of products and underwriting to need for their clients. Bob is a registered representative with securities sold through The Leaders Group. Bob has been active on the local boards of NAIFA and The Society of Financial Service Professionals and is a current member of the Portland Estate Planning Council.