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The 2020 tour season was struck down by the Covid-19 virus, but Rob has continued to build exciting relationships with people in Alaska.
To this point, the 2018 season proved to be Rob's most adventurous since first arriving in Alaska in the spring of 2014. It was his second stint as the Host on a private cruise ship.
Winding up the 2018
The 2020 tour season was struck down by the Covid-19 virus, but Rob has continued to build exciting relationships with people in Alaska.
To this point, the 2018 season proved to be Rob's most adventurous since first arriving in Alaska in the spring of 2014. It was his second stint as the Host on a private cruise ship.
Winding up the 2018 season, a guest on the ship passed away. Rob was asked to assist the widow in handling all necessary affairs, and he feels that it was a blessing to be part of such an experience.
In addition, Rob was unexpectedly involved in two life saving rescue situations at sea. Both of them involved Coast Guard choppers--one ended much better than the other.
Rob was also honored to be part of an expedition on the Columbia and Snake Rivers led by researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Cape Cod, MA. Scientists from around the world were studying the effects of climate change on our world's major rivers.
In Alaska, Rob has built wonderful relationships with business owners and locals in numerous communities.
He has helped hikers and kayakers to see several of Alaska's less charted territories. Among them are Fords Terror, Pavlof Harbor, Takatz Bay, Basket Bay Limestone Caves, Red Bluff Bay, Funter Bay, Loring, Eddy Stone, Five Finger Lighthouse, Brothers Islands, Corner Bay, Dawes Glacier, Sawyer Glacier, Thomas Bay, Bairds Glacier, Tracey Arm, Sanford Cove, Goddard Hot Springs, Le Conte Glacier, and Shakes Glacier.
Rob has also led tours to numerous places of interest throughout Alaska. These include the Mendenhall Glacier, the Alaska State Museum, the Shrine of St. Therese, the Fortress of the Bears, the Alaska Raptor Center, Sitka National Historic Park, Wrangell Museum, Chief Shakes Home, Wrangell Petroglyph Beach, Sheldon Jackson Museum, Clausen Museum, Creek Street, Dolly's House, the Bald Eagle Preserve, and the Hammer Museum. Rob has also traveled on jetboat rides on the Stikine River in Wrangell and the Chilcot River in Haines.
Even more, Rob has been on numerous cruises to the San Juan Islands in Washington. There, he's led tours to Roche Harbor, Friday Harbor, Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm, Lime Kiln State Park, South Beach, Sculpture Park, McMillian Mausoleum, American Camp, Fort Casey, Snoqualmie Falls, La Conner Tulip Fields, and the Boeing plant.
Rob has journeyed on several cruises on the Columbia & Snake Rivers, and Hell's Canyon, through Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. His onshore excursions include Mt. St. Helen's, the Bonneville Dam, the Sturgeon Viewing Center, Maryhill Museum, Multnomah Falls, Mount Hood Railroad, Astoria Column, Fort Clatsop, Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Columbia River Maritime Museum, Cape Disappointment, St. Helen's Halloweentown, Sacajawea Museum, REACH Museum, and the Hell's Canyon Nature Conservancy.
Rob Ekno is a seasoned producer and TV & radio host. He spent nearly 15 years as a producer and host of TV shopping programs seen across the country and globally. He was the general manager and/or executive producer at two of those networks.
Rob guided an antiquated radio newsroom into an Associated Press Award Winner. He received another
Rob Ekno is a seasoned producer and TV & radio host. He spent nearly 15 years as a producer and host of TV shopping programs seen across the country and globally. He was the general manager and/or executive producer at two of those networks.
Rob guided an antiquated radio newsroom into an Associated Press Award Winner. He received another AP award for his reporting. In addition, he was the Public/Media Relations Director for two professional sports teams.
Rob is currently focused on bringing his vision to life through TV and movie concepts that he's created from his adventurous experiences, especially in Alaska.
His efforts are honed on selling his latest TV show idea, along with a faith-based film based on his latest book and an action adventure movie concept.
From his experiences through his travels, Rob is also penning his third book titled: SHIPWRECKED...A Journal of a Cruise Hosts bold, challenging, and tragic adventure's throughout Alaska and beyond.
From 2011 to 2014, Rob was the executive producer and host of the popular worldwide talk show, "In Your Face", which aired M-F in nearly 100 countries on Indie 104.com. Approximately 200 podcasts are available on iTunes.
In 2010, Rob appeared on the Fox & Friends news program in New York as a finalist to become "America's Next Great Pitchman," after the passing of the legendary Billy Mays.
Rob has also been seen on the KTLA News in Los Angeles, Spike TV, Discovery ID, Current TV, Facebook News TV and more.
He was blessed to spend four seasons on the NBC sitcom, "Newsradio", and was the only actor other than the regular cast to have a part on Phil Hartman's last show.
Rob also reported for the CBS Radio Network, the Associated Press Radio Network and WEEI-AM in Boston. He served as the News/Sports Director for WWLI-FM and WEAN-AM in Providence, RI. He's covered events featuring three U.S. Presidents.
Rob was the executive producer and weekend host of the nationally syndicated nightly sports show, "The Sports Final", out of Boston. He reported on the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, the New England Patriots, the PGA, NASCAR, the World Series, the Superbowl, and many other sporting events.
Rob has interviewed numerous professional athletes and celebrities. He's also produced and hosted the Brown University football half-time show. Rob was the top rated nighttime radio personality in southern New England, after beginning his broadcasting career in high school. There, he helped start one of America's first high school radio stations, WCVY-FM.
Rob has worked on TV and/or radio in Los Angeles, CA - New York, NY - Boston, MA - Worcester, MA - Austin, TX - Providence, RI - Juneau, AK.
Rob recently released his second book Is It God or Coincidence?-Coming to Grips with the Unexpected Wonders in Life. Reviews have been very positive with great feedback. See more on the book page.
Rob has been a public and motivational speaker for more than 30 years. His energetic personality comes to life as an inspiring speaker and live
Rob recently released his second book Is It God or Coincidence?-Coming to Grips with the Unexpected Wonders in Life. Reviews have been very positive with great feedback. See more on the book page.
Rob has been a public and motivational speaker for more than 30 years. His energetic personality comes to life as an inspiring speaker and live event emcee. He has spoken on stages at sold-out arenas, as well as Vegas conventions.
One of the blessings of being a speaker and an author is that Rob has the opportunity to share his experiences with others looking to move forward in their careers. In following his dreams, he continues to meet other like minded people who look to him for his experience and motivation.
Putting his more than 28 years of sobriety to work, Rob has been blessed to help others heal numerous challenging situations in their lives, especially those dealing with addictions. He's always seeking to find venues and individuals that he can provide assistance to in their recovery programs. During a couple of recent summers ,Rob was asked to host the Annual Recovery Fest for the city of Juneau. He was honored to fill his role as Emcee, working with the mayor, a state senator, and other prominent city members.
Rob has appeared as a guest on numerous inspirational TV and radio programs including The 700 Club, The Hour of Power, and Open Up Live, in which he brings his vibrant personality and unique perception on life.
In addition, Rob is a hands-on guy when it comes to helping others. One of his more notable projects was heading up the Hope Center at the former Crystal Cathedral in Orange, CA. There, Rob lead a group of volunteers who provided a free weekly meal, clothing, toiletries, haircuts, job search skills, counseling, medical help, and free legal advice. Before each meal, Rob shared stories with guests about his recovery. His previous partying lifestyle led him to a life of homelessness and lost hope.
Rob's first published book is titled: "God, Bless America...Before It's Too Late. It focuses on each of us becoming our best for ourselves, our country, and most importantly, God.
Continuing to grow and focus on what he can do to to make his part of the world a little bit better each day is Rob's goal.
Please send a note on the CONTACT page to book Rob as a guest on your next show or to have him speak at your next event.