Robert, CEO and President of Stearns Violins Inc. He has worked with his father, Rodger Stearns, since 1999. Previously he worked for Seman Violins in Chicago for two years. Robert is a Restoration Expert, and setup specialist. He has studied with some of the worlds finest makers and restorers at Oberlin Restoration Workshop in the summer sessions for several years.
He holds a Masters Degree in Ancient Languages and Biblical Archaeology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also a Volunteer Fireman for the Marlboro Fire Department and serves as a fireman and EMT. He is married to Jessica (Byrd) Stearns, a prominent Suzuki violin teacher in the area.