Bob is one of the co-founders of META Real Estate Partners.  Along with John Tirrill, Bob is responsible for setting the overall direction of the company, identifying new investment opportunities and most importantly, mentoring and supporting an outstanding team of dedicated real estate professionals.  Bob also leads META’s structured finance platform along with overseeing the structuring of each investment partnership. He, John and Pitt Hyde have been business partners for over 30 years.  Bob is originally from Chattanooga, TN earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga and his MBA from Georgia State University.  He actively serves the community and is an Emeritus Trustee of Wesleyan School.  He and his wife, Piper, reside in Atlanta and have three children and seven grandchildren.