"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."
I am a jack of all trades who has traveled the world. I speak 3 languages. I love life and a challenge. I am dedicated and motivated and I think everything is better if you love what you are doing.
As a professional fundraising auctioneer I raise millions of dollars a year for non-profits.
Specialties: benefit auctioneer, emcee, producer, circus performer, physical comedian, voice over, improv, bagpipes, farmer, home brewer, bread baker, canner, bicyclist
Professional circus performer with over 25 years of experience
Four years as a police officer working for the Chicago Police Department
Previously a personal trainer and registered dietitian nutritionist
Since relocating back to San Jose, CA I now run Rancho Roben Rescues- a 501c3 farm animal rescue started with my incredible wife, Dr. Emily Roben, which is the forever home to 250+ critters including 120 chickens, 28 ducks, 6 geese, 10 goats, 4 horses (1 miniature horse 2 ponies 1 quarter horse), 8 pigs, 3 alpaca, 2 livestock guardian dogs, 3 indoor dogs, 14 barn cats, 1 indoor cats, 8 rabbits, 2 tortoises, 1 turtle AND whatever else comes our way!
We also run a successful Airbnb renting out a fully converted school bus for nightly stays, host pool parties via Swimply and share our amazing space with guests through a 90+ minute farm tour on Airbnb Experiences.