Robert F. Toole Jr.

Rob helps organizations across all aspects of human resources with particular focus on finance and compliance. His experience as
an executive brings a unique point of view to human resources consulting.

Rob was previously Chief Operating Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of International Operations for META Group Inc.; an independent marketing assessment company that provides research and analysis of developments and trends in the computer hardware, software, communications and related technology industries.

Rob also spent many years as a human resources consultant for Hewitt Associates as well as R. F. Toole Associates. Rob has provided human resources solutions to many organizations including Environmental Data Resources, IBM, Liberty Resources, Sony, Syracuse Community Health Center, Verizon and WYNIT.

His experience includes leadership with the United States Army. Rob
served as an infantry officer and held leadership positions in the 10th Mountain Division. Rob earned the Airborne, Ranger, Air Assault, Jungle Expert and Pathfinder qualifications while in the Army. Rob achieved the rank of Captain. Rob holds a Bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a Masters from the New York University Stern School of Business in Finance and International Business. Rob also holds the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation. Rob was named one of Syracuse’s “40 under 40” leading executives in 2003.

Rob serves on many community boards including: Liberty Resources, Inc., a non-profit agency that provides a wide range of community services including adult, child and family, and developmental disability services; the River Hospital in Alexandria Bay, New York; the Manlius Library Board of Trustees and the Diocese of Syracuse Religious Retirement Fund Committee. Rob is Treasurer of the Cavalry Veterans of Syracuse as well as Treasurer of the Thousand Islands Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.