Bob's research interests are all framed in Positive Psychology – the psychology of well-being – and he is currently engaged in research projects at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI). Bob prides himself on his teaching (PhD, EDCI, Virginia Tech, 2005) and since coming to JCHS in 2002 has been named "E-Teacher of the Year" twice and is consistently nominated for other Faculty Excellence Awards in Teaching, Advising, and Student Scholarship Development. He is also a Performance Psychology Consultant who practiced as an Athletic Trainer in the NFL for 25 years. Bob is also the author of Develop the Winner's Mentality (Xlibris, 2005).