I was born and raised back in the 50s, in Bolivia, South America to American missionaries. I had the great pleasure of living in the Andes, Amazonian jungles, experiencing bush flying, crossing muddy rivers, and seeing ox-carts ply backwater dirt streets. More importantly however, I was instilled with a deep sense of social justice, and having watched those around me, learned the meaning of a life dedicated to God's service and the intrinsic worth of all persons.

I received my B.A.degree in ministry/theology, and over the years have juggled parallel paths in ministry and corporate world. Currently I live in the St. Louis area with my wife of 39 years.  We have 5 sons, four of whom are married and pursuing their careers. The last is finishing his undergraduate. We have two fantastic grandchildren.

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S T E V E R O B B I N S

PROFESSIONAL VITA

Moving toward a culture of justice, reconciliation, redemption, forgiveness, and beauty

Organizational Leadership:

BIO

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EDUCATION

• Vennard College, University Park, IA,1977, B.A. in Ministry, Minor in Communications
  
• Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA.  M.A. Organizational Leadership, 2016, Concentration in Servant-Leadership 
  

EXPERIENCE
CAREER

Note: Where companies are shown separated by a slash, it indicates the company was acquired by the one following.

• Wyard Industries/Simplimatic Engineering, Forest Lake, MN  and Sanford, FL (1978-1993).
  Manufacturers of custom automated material handling machinery and conveyor systems for food and beverage.
  • Hydraulics Engineer
    
  • Technical Writer
    
  • Sales Engineer
    
  • Applications Engineer
    
    
• Kayat Engineering, Edgewater, FL (1993-1995).
  Manufacturers of automated packaging equipment.
  
  • Applications Engineer
    
    
• Pinnacle Automation / FKI Logistex / Intelligrated,
  St. Louis, MO (1995-present). Manufacturers of automated material handling equipment, robotics, and conveyors for food, beverage, and logistics distribution systems.
  
  • International Sales Manager for Latin America
    
  • Manager, National OEM Sales
    
  • Manager, National Training and Assessment Groups
    
  • Manager, Technical Documentation and Translations (current)
    

RELIGIOUS (staff positions)

• United Methodist Church, Lindstrom, MN
                                             (1980-1982)
  
  • Youth Director
    
    
• Christian and Missionary Alliance, Forest Lake, MN
                                                            (1987-1992)
  
  • Associate pastor
    

OTHER

• Staples Photography (MN)
  
  • Wedding photographer
    
• Talarico Photography (MN)
  
  • Wedding photographer