Robert Perkins

Bob Perkins has been a lifelong resident of the Norwin Community. At an early age Bob’s parents instilled in him the importance of being active in the community by volunteering and giving to those in need.

Bob has been effective in taking the knowledge he gained through family and business experiences and shar­ing it with the community through his dedication to volunteer work. Bob’s accomplishments range in numerous aspects of his life, and he is humbled by each experience that has helped to shape the person he is today.

Bob became a member of the Irwin Volunteer Fire Dept. at the age of 18. From 1976 to 1998 he served as President. Since 1996, Bob has been President/CEO of PDS Industries, a Defense and Aerospace Precision Machining Company located within the Norwin Area. From 2000-2006, Bob served as a member of the Norwin Chamber of Com­merce Board of Directors. While volunteering with the Chamber Bob served as the Chamber Chairman for a year and Co-Chairman of the Norwin Community Picnic for four years.

This year marks Bob’s 18th year as a member of the Norwin School District Board of Education. Throughout his time on the board, Bob has been an advocate in assuring all Norwin students are provided a high quality education. Bob has been an integral part of the district wide renovations program and has served as Chief Negotiator for numerous Labor Agreement Negotiations.

In his free time, Bob enjoys working in the yard, traveling, and hunting. Most importantly, he values spend­ing time with his wife Jan, and their children and grand­children.