Robert Rauchhaus helps clients buy and sell businesses and commercial real estate. His primary focus in on larger companies and those that have fused business/real estate interests. Robert's prior work experience includes M&A advisory, business valuations, and exit planning with First Principle, and strategy consulting with McKinsey and Company. He is a licensed California real estate broker (BRE #01891927).

In addition to his work in the private sector, Robert has held academic appointments at Princeton, UC Santa Barbara, and the National Defense University. He has also served as an infantryman in the Army National Guard and as a reserve police officer. Robert has served of various non-profit boards, including as the Board Chairman for the Pacific Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD in political science/international relations from UC Berkeley.

Robert resides in Santa Barbara, CA with his daughter. His hobbies include western horseback riding, fly fishing, and tennis.