The Happy Couple

Good times with family:

Robert Christison's Introduction

My name is Robert Christison and this is my first class at Boston University in my pursuit of a MS in Insurance Management.  I live in Phoenix working as a Claims Service Director at United Services Automobile Association (USAA).  I have been with USAA for just over 15 years and in the professional claims handling industry for just over 26 years. 

I do not mind sharing; I am 52 years old and feel every bit of itJ.  I have been married to the same wonderful gal for almost 32 years.  We met 34 years ago on fraternity/sorority row at the University of Utah (Go Utes!!). My wife Patti stays busy with our senior in high school and is involved in many civic/church activities. We have four children (1 boy and 3 girls), ages as follows: 29, 27, 23 and 18.  The oldest two are married and my second oldest daughter is expecting their first child making me a grandpa, trilled but “ouch” at the same time!  In my spare time I enjoy watching college football, reaching out to the community, travel and reading. 

I have completed a number of professional designations over the years but have not been part of formal academia since 1982 so I really look forward to getting to know each one of you and thrilled to be part of the BU distance learning experience.