Bob was born and raised in Petrolia. He is an alumnus of LCCVI and earned both his kinesiology and physiotherapy (graduated 2010) degrees at the University of Western Ontario. His post-graduate courses include the upper extremity (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder), lower extremity (knee, hip), concussion management, Level 1 manual therapy, and Level 1 acupuncture.

Bob is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.