Bob was born and raised in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He attended Iron Mountain High School and competed in both wrestling and football. He was a four-time Michigan High School State wrestling champion and was named a high school All-American. He attended Northern Michigan University where he wrestled and played football for five years. In 1987 Bob was named a member of the Division II national semi-finalist team and was named the team's most valuable wide receiver for two consecutive years.

After teaching and coaching varsity wrestling at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California for three years, he then returned to Northern Michigan University to coach football in 1992. In 1993 Bob accepted a high school athletic director position in Harbor Springs, Michigan.

In 1997 Bob and his family moved to Stockton, California, where he accepted a position as Director of Athletics at Lincoln High School. During his tenure Lincoln claimed a Division I Section Football Championship, a Women's Section Swimming and Diving title and two Northern California State CIF Volleyball Championships.

Bob resides in Templeton with his wife Lisa and three daughters, Haylee, Taylor and Olivia.

email: rmariucc@cuesta.edu