DE222 Honoree: Rob Eppes

Title: President

Workplace: Junior Achievement of Delaware, Inc.

Alma Maters: University of Delaware, Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy

Boards: Christiana Cemetery Association, The Monticello Association

Q&A: What’s something interesting about you that isn’t on your resume? “I have enjoyed having a bit parts in professional theatrical productions such as the Royal National Theatre U.S. tour of ‘An Inspector Calls’ (at the Playhouse) and in ‘Amadeus’ at Delaware Theatre Company.”

Junior Achievement of Delaware President Rob Eppes is now giving back to the community what he once received. As an alumni of the nonprofit program, which benefits students by providing innovative collaborations with local businesses and educational leaders, Eppes now leads a program that serves more than 16,600 local students and 1,000 volunteers in 100-plus schools. By taking an entrepreneurial approach to obstacles and opportunities, he’s able to help his associates manage and support one another while cultivating enduring relationships among diverse stakeholders.