Bob Gardner has been a member of The Heuga Center’s Board since 2000, serving as Chairman from 2003 to 2006.  Bob currently serves on the Development committee. Bob’s focus on building the strength of The Heuga Center Board of Directors by incorporating talented individuals from around the country has proven an excellent strategic decision and is key in positioning the organization for future growth. 

Bob is the Director for Corporate Development of Citrix Systems, Inc., a developer of on-demand computer access infrastructure.  Citrix products include remote PC access, web conferencing, security applications, and networking.  He is a graduate of the University of Utah.

Bob’s connection to Jimmie Heuga goes back to his early skiing days.  He grew up in Colorado, skiing with Ski Club Vail, where Jimmie was a frequent visitor.  Bob also has a close MS connection:  a dear childhood friend who was diagnosed with MS in her early 20s and passed away by age 40, never having had a chance to attend a CAN DO program.

Bob is a past Board Member of the Eagle Valley Land Trust.  He is a native Coloradoan and lives to ski, golf, windsurf, climb, and travel.  Bob, his wife, Beth, and their Golden Retriever, Bo, divide their time between the Vail area and Connecticut. 
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