Bob Andrews has spent a lifetime transforming his personal passions into successful business and philanthropic pursuits. During his career, Bob has fought refinery and chemical plant fires, chased fugitives with his K-9 partner, investigated train wrecks, designed complex fire protection systems, restored vintage Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman cars, and kept our first responders safe. He is a highly regarded international lecturer and is passionate about life-long learning.

Bob earned a B.Sc. degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and a M.Sc. in Executive Fire Service Leadership from Grand Canyon University. He is a graduate of the United States Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program and Michigan State University’s Railway Management Program. Bob has been a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas for 33 years and has been a Licensed Texas Master Peace Officer for 27 years. Bob is a proud Philadelphia native, and equally proud to be an adopted Texan.