Rob is part of 7Skyline’s leadership team, overseeing 7Skyline financial, contracting, and administrative management, as well as serving as a project manager for complex energy permitting projects. Rob has 16 years of experience managing environmental reviews for energy infrastructure projects and a PhD in education. Before joining 7Skyline, he was a supervisor in the California Public Utility Commission’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance section. He has a diverse background in utility regulation and policy development, energy consulting, public outreach, environmental planning (CEQA and National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]), accounting, research, publishing, and technical training. At 7Skyline, he supports renewable energy siting efforts for Tribal nations and developers, reports and energy project documentation, strategic planning, IT needs and AI integration, website and marketing content, and grant applications. His current projects include an innovative $155-million Tribe-owned, -constructed, and -operated solar facility being developed by the Yakama Nation’s Tribal utility, Yakama Power. Refer to LinkedIn for further details about Rob’s background and experience.

Rob’s finance and administrative functions are supported by Bill Peterson, who joined 7Skyline at its inception in 2016. Bill brings 40 years of financial leadership experience to his advisory role at 7Skyline. Previously the branch manager for Portland Teachers Credit Union in Hillsboro, Oregon, Bill has also served in management roles at First Interstate Bank of Oregon, First National Bank of Oregon, H&R Block, and Century 21 Real Estate in Oregon.