Robert G. Bishop, a native of St. John’s, NL, is a graduate of Memorial University holding a Bachelor of Science (Biology) degree.

After working as a biologist for a period of time he became a Chartered Accountant. He is formerly the Deputy City Manager, Financial Management for the City of St. John’s. Robert has been a member of SAEN (Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland) since 1984, and of ASF since 1986. He has been on the board of directors of SAEN since 1985 and served as treasurer for three years, president for three years and past-president for two years. Robert also served as treasurer for two years and vice-president for two years of SCNL (Salmonid Council of Newfoundland and Labrador).