Watersheds Program.

Robert’s conservation career started when a college internship earned him a full-time communications role at the OFAH. After 25-years with the OFAH, Robert now proudly joins Watersheds Canada as the Executive Director and is ready to take on the leadership role of being a champion for healthy freshwater in Canada.

“I am proud to join the Watersheds Canada team and help expand the inspiring example this organization sets for environmental action”, said Robert. “Locally and nationally, Watersheds Canada represents what our lakes and rivers need the most – people and passion. I am excited to work with WC’s dedicated staff and volunteers who care deeply about Canada’s freshwater future.”

Robert is the author of a national award-winning outdoors program. He was on the communications frontline on some of the biggest topics to face our natural resources. As a senior nonprofit association director, he developed major branding campaigns, introduced new corporate partnerships, and modernized revenue generation programs to support conservation.

In 2009, Robert achieved ‘Certified Association Executive (CAE)’ designation from the Canadian Society of Association Executives. Robert is a Public Relations graduate from Durham College, and a Skills Canada-Ontario alumni. He is an accomplished speaker and writer.

As a child, Robert’s passion for freshwater was developed along the banks of his hometown trout stream. Today, his family proudly owns heritage property near Peterborough where they produce maple syrup, manage forests, and host environmental field trips for high school students. Robert’s outdoor passions include fishing, backcountry camping, as well as hunting with his two boys and English Setters.