A graduate of the University of Virginia, Bob has carried forth the Milward tradition while serving on several professional associations — including Selected Independent Funeral Homes, Kentucky Funeral Directors Association and the National Foundation of Funeral Service. His community service includes Charter Member, Past-President and 30-year board member of the Bluegrass Community foundation, Past-President Hospice of the Bluegrass and Co-Chairman of the 1991-92 Capital Campaign Committee. A former Vestryman at Christ Church Cathedral, he has served as a director of AAA Bluegrass/Kentucky Automobile Club for 29 years.

Bob has served on numerous boards, including The Salvation Army for 30 years, Lexington Federal Savings and Loan Association for 26 years, Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Headley-Whitney Museum, Better Business Bureau, Y.M.C.A. (High Street), United Way of the Bluegrass, Junior Achievement, Boy Scouts (Bluegrass Council) and as a Trustee at the Lexington School.

He was the youngest President of the Lexington Rotary Club and received the President's Cup in 2002, served two terms as Chairman of the Board of the Lafayette Club and continues to serve on the Board of the Triangle Foundation and the U.S. Bank Central Kentucky Advisory Board.