Bob Fox is a founding and Former Managing Partner at Eldredge, Fox and Porretti, one of the major predecessor firms of EFPR Group, LLP.  Since transitioning from his responsibilities as founding and managing partner, Bob has taken on an active business development and client service role in the government and small business departments of EFPR Solutions, LLP, the outsourcing and business consulting arm of EFPR Group, LLP.

Throughout his career, Bob has had extensive involvement with local governments and small businesses, providing consultative accounting and general business guidance and advice to his clients. His service as budget director of both the Towns of Greece and Clarkson has provided Bob an in-depth understanding of the budget process and filing requirements for government finance directors.  Additionally, he has served as a consultant on potential community and special district consolidations, joint ventures, and cost savings reviews.  Bob has maintained lasting relationships with many of his clients as a result of his consummate and persistent approach to exceptional client service.

Education and Certifications

• John Carroll University, B.S. Accounting

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Former Board Member
• New York State Board of Accountancy, Former Board Member and Chairman
• Rochester Chapter, NYSSCPA, Past President

Community Affiliations

• Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Board Member
• SUNY Brockport Foundation, Past President
• McQuaid Jesuit High School, Former Trustee and Former Member of Executive Committee
• Lakeside Health System, Former Chairman
• Greece Chamber of Commerce, Former President and Current Member

Awards

• Recipient of Distinguished Alumnus Award of McQuaid Jesuit High School, 2004
• Named to Rochester Chapter NYSSCPA Hall of Fame, 2003
• Accountant Advocate of the Year, Buffalo District of the U.S. Small Business Administration, 1995