Bob was injured in 1973 in a heavy construction accident leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.   With determination and perseverance and his faith in God he chose to  become a victor rather than a victim.  He always says, “Pain, sorrow and disappointment is inevitable, but misery is optional”

Bob and his wife Jode have four grown daughters, three of them are triplets.  As you look at Bob’s accomplishments, honors, awards, motivational speaking and sports, you will see they are miracles that have happened and continue to happen in his life.

Motivational Speaking:

Since 1990 Bob has been sharing his inspirational message to audiences across the country. The title of his presentations are called, “It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do about it”, the Marathons of Life, and The Culture of Safety. 

Recent speaking opportunities:  

• Corporate: Chick-fil-A Headquarters, Touchstone Energy, Citi-Corp, UPS, IBM, Salvation Army

• Conferences: Mayo Clinic National Disability Conference, Sanibel Island Men’s Conference

• Faith: National Day of Prayer in Washington DC speaking to 300 military personnel, Churches all over the country

Accomplishments:

• Founded a non-profit called Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch.  Ironwoodsprings.com

• Ironwood is home of the National Wheelchair Sports Camp, the largest in the nation.

• Established Operation Welcome Home at Ironwood, which provides free weekend retreats for military families.

• Bob was the general contractor/fundraiser of a 5 million dollar lodge called “The Miracle Lodge” at Ironwood.

• Took 100 wheelchairs to Ghana, West Africa resulting in Ghana taking their first ever team to the   Paralympics.