Bob Brunkow graduated in 1968 from the Murrow College of Communication at WSU. Bob credits much of his success to his Department Chair, Robert A. Mott. Mr. Mott (always Mr. Mott) led by outstanding example and set a very high bar of expectations for his students. Bob earned his communication degree with an emphasis in advertising and broadcast management. By 1971 Bob’s entrepreneurial passion led him to start his own company. He founded the North American arm of ICOM, a manufacturer and international distributor of two-way communication and navigation equipment. While CEO of ICOM America in Bellevue he became active in community affairs served as President of Seafair in Seattle. Following Bob’s retirement from ICOM, he remains active in the community with particular emphasis on helping entrepreneurs and inventors in starting businesses. He has served on the board and as a mentor at Northwest Innovation Resource Center in Bellingham and also assists in mentoring new businesses in Friday Harbor with the Economic Development Council. Bob resides in Friday Harbor, Washington with his wife Carol. Bob’s granddaughter Haley is senior at the Murrow College. Bob serves on the Murrow Advisory Board.

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