He also worked for the opponents of a proposal to use taxpayer dollars to cover construction cost overruns at Safeco Field. As an attorney, Bob devoted hundreds of hours to pro bono work, particularly with non-profit groups working to preserve open space in King County like the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation in Shoreline and Friends of Seward Park.

In his free time, Bob enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and is particularly enthusiastic about backpacking and mountain climbing. He has hiked hundreds of miles of Washington trails and reached the highest peak of 45 states, with a goal of reaching the top of all fifty states. He is also climbing the hundred highest peaks in Washington State. Bob is a nationally and internationally-rated chess master and has twice won the Washington State Chess Championship. He has competed in international tournaments in Europe and his games and articles have been published locally, nationally, and internationally. Bob coached the Lakeside School Chess Team to three consecutive state championships. When he is not hiking or competing in chess tournaments, Bob is an avid birdwatcher and a rabid Husky sports fan. Bob greatly enjoys his role as a new father and spending time with his large, extended family.