Bob Lies

Bob Lies was raised in suburban Chicago and received a degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Marketing. His early career was focused on manufacturing operations where he served in various technical and leadership roles within plants. Those experiences led him to a second career in supply chain management where he led teams responsible for managing capacity and production for several large CPG organizations, including his last role as VP of Supply Chain Planning at Tyson Foods.

Bob and his wife, Jill, raised three wonderful daughters, all of whom are entering the working world as engineers, two having attended Notre Dame. After retiring from corporate life, Bob spent the past school year substitute teaching. He loves traveling and outdoor activities including hiking, gardening, and golfing. Bob looks forward to the ILI opportunity and working towards a new and different third career.