Bobby joined the Austin Energy team 10 years ago and currently manages the EV Community Engagement Program. After more than 20 years overseeing management and marketing efforts for 5-star global hotels, he has used his expertise in customer experience to create a vision for Electric Vehicle education designed to foster dialogue with the community on why Electric > Gas. Bobby has held progressive leadership roles in developing and deploying award-winning projects to include The Electric Drive Sustainability Showcase, the Austin Energy Auto-Dealership Initiative, and the business lead to deploy engaging marketing campaigns including “StEVie the EV-Loving T-Rex” and “Electric>Gas”. He has personally discussed the benefits of EVs with thousands of AE customers one-on-one at outreach events, given news/radio interviews, and is a passionate industry speaker promoting effective city/utility EV outreach programs.