Public Information

Name

Wiedower, Robert A. (Bob)

Class

2022

Biography

Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1957, Bob Wiedower served in the US Marine Corps for 22 years, commanding an EA-6B Prowler squadron prior to his retirement in 2001. His civilian career spanned 18 years with financial services companies which included developing award-winning veteran hiring and support programs. Bob’s service to the community is extensive; his more than 7,000 volunteer hours includes 25 years on 9 non-profit councils and boards such as the American Red Cross, Fighter Country Foundation, Gabriel’s Angels, and the USO. In addition to engaging in hands-on activities, Bob provided strategic direction and led fundraising efforts resulting in collecting and distributing nearly $6M towards community needs. Bob Wiedower continues to help veterans by assisting with networking, job search strategies, and resume writing as a mentor for American Corporate Partners and Marine for Life Network.