Bob is VedaPointe’s Vice President of Business Development. An entrepreneur and healthcare executive, he brings 25 years of experience building companies, creating high-performing multi-discipline teams, and successfully navigating the healthcare industry.   

Prior to joining VedaPointe, Bob spent almost 10 years at Centene Corporation where he lead sales and account management. There, he implemented a high-touch account management model that provided clients with a team committed to delivering clinically-focused, and fiscally-responsible benefits.  

Both at Centene and throughout his healthcare career, Bob has lead the creation of new Medicaid, Medicare and Commercial health plans, and other new lines of business. He understands technology and business integrations, the use of big data, and the importance of interoperability. 

Bob’s entrepreneurial spirit has resulted in ownership of healthcare companies, real estate investments, and other startup companies. When not working, Bob enjoys time with family and serves on the boards of several St. Louis-area charities. 

Bob earned his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management from the University of Missouri, Columbia, preceded by a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.