Bob Hartman

Bob Hartman is a retired businessman who was associated with Back to Basics Natural Foods in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. He owned and operated the store for 37 years, from 1982 to December 2019.2 Back to Basics Natural Foods was a local business that offered fresh, locally grown produce and holistic health solutions.13

The Hartmans, Bob and his wife, opened Back to Basics in 1982 at 250 Main Street in East Greenwich. The store became known for its focus on natural foods and health products. After nearly four decades of serving the community, the Hartmans sold the business in early 2020, marking the end of an era for this long-standing local establishment.3

Prior to his time at Back to Basics Natural Foods, Bob Hartman worked as a Controller at BIF, a unit of General Signal, from 1974 to 1985.2