Biography
Robert has an Associate Degree in design & drafting, a Bachelor Degree in business, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration which helps in relating to public and private sectors. He is the owner of ADA Assistance, which provides not only TAS required reviews and inspections but also additional consulting services, training seminars, facility surveys, and public and private transition plans.
Robert received his certification from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for plan reviews in September 1994 and for inspections in October 1994. Being the first person certified in the state for both plan review and inspections he founded ADA Assistance in 1995 for the purpose of ensuring that his client’s projects fully comply with the Texas Accessibility Standards. As a Registered Accessibility Specialist, Robert is licensed to provide final approval on plan reviews and inspections. Since low cost and ease of access are vital issues to design professionals and property managers/owners he has developed a close working relationship with both. Over the years he has assisted multiple architectural firms in the design of accessibility standard sheets that are now primary in the development of their construction plans. His broad experience in design and construction along with his knowledge of public infrastructure and bureaucracy give him the unique ability to reconcile difficult situations and the insight to successfully communicate and bridge the chasm which sometimes seems to exist between the public and private sectors. This unique skill has been especially helpful when assisting private contractors working on public projects.