Staff Spotlight - Mr. Robert Martin

Each week we take a little time to highlight one outstanding member of our faculty/staff. In the first week of our Spotlight series, we're excited to introduce the newest member of the Frassati Catholic community, Mr. Robert Martin. Mr. Martin is fulfilling a new role at Frassati Catholic, Business Manager, and comes to us with a wealth of experience.

Education

B.S., Canisius College, Business Management, summa cum laude
J.D., Stetson University College of Law, cum laude
LL.M., University of Alabama, cum laude

Bio

Robert Martin is a highly accomplished and focused senior financial, accounting, and marketing executive with a wealth of experience in accounting, budgeting, human resources, marketing, fundraising, organizational transformation strategy and design, and facilities management. Prior to his arrival at Frassati Catholic, he managed the largest Church and elementary school in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL, and also served as an elected local supervisor of his community in Riverview, FL in the roles of Treasurer and Chairman of the Board respectively. Mr. Martin is a licensed attorney in Florida, and is in process of becoming licensed in Texas. He is committed to building system efficiencies, controlling costs and promoting growth through creating a culture of unity and solutions. Mr. Martin was known in the Tampa Bay area and the Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL as an innovative leader and team builder with uncompromising ethics and values.

He is a husband and father of five (soon to be six), four young boys and one two-year-old girl.  Born and raised near Buffalo, New York, he remains a Buffalo Bills, Sabres, and New York Yankees fan. With 18 years near Tampa, Florida he also cheers on the Tampa Bay Lightning, and is a Notre Dame and Alabama football fan. Mr. Martin is a proud product of Catholic education, from elementary school through college. 
 

Getting to Know Mr. Martin

What are the values that drive you?
1. Love of God, my family, and the calling God has given me to be a servant leader for his Church. 
2. Integrity and excellence in both my personal and professional lives.
3. Creativity and enthusiasm in my approach to life at home, volunteering and work.

Your top 3 favorite Books?
1.  LOTR trilogy
2.  Harry Potter
3.  Sherlock Holmes

What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
When all else fails, pray. That and nothing is impossible with God.

Before working at Frassati Catholic, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
In high school, I used to work at a roller skating rink as a rink guard.  

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Spending time with my family creating adventures every day! I also enjoy both participating in and attending theatrical productions, distance running, and anything superhero or Marvel related, Star Wars, or Disney.