Robert Pasin
About Speaker Robert Pasin...
Robert heads Radio Flyer Inc., the business founded by his grandfather in 1917. Radio Flyer is an iconic brand that holds a special place in people's hearts because it instantly transports them to a happy time — to the best parts of childhood. Robert works with a wonderful group of passionate "Flyers" whose mission is to create products that bring smiles to kids of all ages and to create warm memories that last a lifetime. Company sales have grown significantly as a result of Robert's focus on building a highly committed and creative team. The product line has expanded beyond the iconic Little Red Wagon™ to include tricycles, scooters, and other ride-ons featuring innovative, beautiful, playful design.
In 1991, Robert earned his Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Notre Dame, where he served as student body president. After graduation, Robert taught 6th grade in Chicago's Austin neighborhood through the Amate House Young Adult Volunteer Program. In 1997, Robert completed his M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
An avid runner, Robert has completed numerous marathons, including Boston and a 50-mile ultra. Robert's favorite activities are creating family videos and playing with his four children in their backyard full of wagons, tricycles & other ride-on toys.
Radio Flyer been recognized with multiple accolades, including Fortune Magazine's #1 Best Place to Work, #1 Best Places to Work in Illinois, and Crain's Best Places to Work in Chicago. Robert's awards include Crain's Chicago Business "40 Under 40", E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, and a 2017 Emmy Award.
About Speaker Robert Pasin...
Robert heads Radio Flyer Inc., the business founded by his grandfather in 1917. Radio Flyer is an iconic brand that holds a special place in people's hearts because it instantly transports them to a happy time — to the best parts of childhood. Robert works with a wonderful group of passionate "Flyers" whose mission is to create products that bring smiles to kids of all ages and to create warm memories that last a lifetime. Company sales have grown significantly as a result of Robert's focus on building a highly committed and creative team. The product line has expanded beyond the iconic Little Red Wagon™ to include tricycles, scooters, and other ride-ons featuring innovative, beautiful, playful design.
In 1991, Robert earned his Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Notre Dame, where he served as student body president. After graduation, Robert taught 6th grade in Chicago's Austin neighborhood through the Amate House Young Adult Volunteer Program. In 1997, Robert completed his M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
An avid runner, Robert has completed numerous marathons, including Boston and a 50-mile ultra. Robert's favorite activities are creating family videos and playing with his four children in their backyard full of wagons, tricycles & other ride-on toys.
Radio Flyer been recognized with multiple accolades, including Fortune Magazine's #1 Best Place to Work, #1 Best Places to Work in Illinois, and Crain's Best Places to Work in Chicago. Robert's awards include Crain's Chicago Business "40 Under 40", E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, and a 2017 Emmy Award.
