About Rob

Rob has called the Louisville area home for more than 30 years, including over a decade living in Hurstbourne. After returning to the community in 2018, Rob has remained actively involved in improving neighborhood life and supporting local initiatives.

Rob Cissell

Educational Background

BS - Chemical Engineering, University of Louisville Speed Scientifc School

Educational Background

MEng - Chemical Engineering, University of Louisville Speed Scientific School

Educational Background

MBA - Management/Marketing, University of Louisville

Rob previously served as President and is currently VP/Treasurer of the Oxmoor Woods Homeowners Association, where leadership focused on strengthening community engagement and maintaining high standards for residents.

Robert Cissell has called the Louisville area home for more than 30 years, including more than a decade in Hurstbourne. He earned a bachelor's degree and a Master of Engineering in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School, as well as a Master of Business Administration in management and marketing from the University of Louisville. He is vice president and treasurer of the Oxmoor Woods Homeowners Association.

Professional Career

Current Position:  COO, Bi-State Management and Owner/Real Estate Broker,  Summit Properties

Previous Experience:

COO, AAF International / American Air Filter

Previous Experience:

VP, Operational Excellence for Air Products & Chemicals

Previous Experience:

VP, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement for Hexion Specialty Chemicals

Previous Experience:

Multiple engineering and leadership roles with GE Appliances

Robert currently works as chief operating officer of Bi-State Management and is the owner and a real estate broker at Summit Properties. He previously worked as chief operating officer of AAF International/American Air Filter; vice president of operational excellence for Air Products & Chemicals; vice president of Six Sigma and continuous improvement for Hexion Specialty Chemicals; and in engineering and leadership roles with GE Appliances.

2026 Kentucky General Election

2. Enhanced Beautification of the City

Hurstbourne should be a place our residents are proud to call home, supported by our community safety initiatives. We are committed to maintaining and improving public spaces through Hurstbourne beautification plans, investing in landscaping and infrastructure, and preserving the clean, attractive character that defines our local economic development.

Our Vision

Commits to maintaining and improving public spaces through beautification plans, landscaping, and infrastructure investment.

- Commits to maintaining and improving public spaces through beautification plans, landscaping, and infrastructure investment.

Public Services

As of September 15, 2026, Robert Cissell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

1. Improved Resident Safety

Ensuring the safety and well-being of every resident is our top priority. We will enhance our community safety initiatives, strengthen public safety partnerships, support responsible policing and traffic control, and invest in proactive measures that keep neighborhoods secure and families protected. Additionally, we will integrate these initiatives with our Hurstbourne beautification plans and local economic development efforts to create a thriving and safe environment for all.

Plans to strengthen public safety partnerships, support responsible policing and traffic control, and invest in proactive community safety measures.

- Plans to strengthen public safety partnerships, support responsible policing and traffic control, and invest in proactive community safety measures.

Public Safety

Education

3. Economic Growth and Development

A thriving local economy benefits everyone. We will advocate for responsible development and community safety initiatives, attract quality businesses, and support local entrepreneurship—ensuring growth through local economic development that strengthens the tax base while also preserving Hurstbourne’s unique identity and advancing Hurstbourne beautification plans.

Advocates for responsible development, attracting businesses, and supporting local entrepreneurship to strengthen Hurstbourne's tax base.

- Advocates for responsible development, attracting businesses, and supporting local entrepreneurship to strengthen Hurstbourne's tax base.

Economy

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