Rob Gardner
Vice President
Rob is a Vice President at Mission Strategies. Rob has been working on tax and trade policy related to the solar industry for over 12 years. Rob represents some of the world's largest solar manufacturers and works closely with Congress and federal agencies in formulating and advancing solar-related public policy.
Before joining Mission, Rob was a Vice President at Boundary Stone Partners, leading client engagement with major solar, battery and critical mineral manufacturers during the implementation of the IRA and IIJA. Rob previously served as a Policy Advisor at Baker Donelson where he advised advanced battery, CPG manufacturers and climate tech companies during the formulation of the IRA, IIJA, CHIPS Act and trade policy.
Rob served on the legislative staff of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for seven years where he covered tax, trade, sanctions, and certain appropriations issues. He worked with key officials and staff in the House,Senate and White House to advance legislative priorities. Rob has helped negotiate and pass multiple bipartisan pieces of tax, sanctions and trade legislation.
Rob holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Denison University.