Meet Rob Anspach!
Hi, I’m Rob Anspach. I’m an inside sales and donor recognition consultant here at Partners In Recognition. Most of my days revolve around helping people figure out what they actually need, then making sure our team has every detail they need to bring that idea to life. I talk with new prospects, guide customers through their recognition plans, and translate all the back-and-forth into something our designers and fabrication crew can use. I also handle some of our blog posts and spend a fair amount of time digging for new ways to reach the organizations we want to work with.
I’ve been with PIR since early 2023, but I’ve been in the design/production world for more than thirty years. I came up in the old-school days of color separations, early Macs, desktop publishing when it was still a novelty and over the years worked my way through design, estimating, quoting, press checks, sign production, and even some installs. Recognition work fit naturally. It hits all the same notes: creativity, problem-solving, craftsmanship, and making sure the details are right.
What is your favorite project to have worked on?
My favorite projects are the ones where the donors’ stories come through clearly. Every organization has its own personality and set of people behind it, and when we build something that genuinely reflects them, that’s the good stuff. Those are the ones that stick.
Why did you choose this profession?
I grew up making things – drawing, painting, building small projects with my parents and grandparents – and that eventually led me to art school and into design and production. Creativity mixed with structure just works for me. That same mix is what keeps this job interesting.
What is your favorite way to unwind after work?
Outside of work, life is pretty simple in the best way. I like getting home to our little red house and spending time with Jane and our girls. Gibbs – our nine-year-old English Springer Spaniel – pretty much runs the whole operation. He comes to work with me, tags along on errands, visits family, and acts like he’s on payroll. When there’s time, I’ll slip out to my shop, fire up the stove, or head outside to cut wood. That kind of work resets me.
What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
A good day for me is simple: the people I care about doing well, a little time to breathe, and some space for things that matter. If I can start the morning in the shop, get a workout in, and spend the rest of the day with Jane, that’s pretty much perfect.
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