Bob Voss, PhD

Vice President of Finance & Operations

Bob has a wide range of life, work, and educational experiences that he brings to the table in his role as VP of Finances & Operations. Trained in whole systems thinking, he earned a BS in Biology from the University of Massachusetts at Boston, and a PhD in Insect Ecology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He spent many years working as a software trainer, consultant, and technical writer, including co-authoring several best-selling software books. He served as CEO, COO and board member of a global nonprofit, where he demonstrated his ability to resolve diverse management challenges.

Bob joined the Growth River team in 2011 as an organizational and leadership consultant, helping nonprofit leaders develop the capacity to navigate disruptive change. He has unusual skills at helping leaders navigate the ‘tough people issues’ at the heart of creating the conditions for sustained success.

Bob took on the role of VP of Finances and Operations for Growth River to bring his diverse skills and problem-solving abilities to help build the strong organizational infrastructure needed to support the Growth River team to serve our clients as effectively as possible.