Robert Williams, MAS

Robert Williams, MAS is a fire service professional and business owner based in Victoria, Australia. Here are the key details about him:

Professional Background

Fire Service Role: Robert currently serves as the 1st Lieutenant at the Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria, Australia. He was elected to this volunteer leadership position by his peers in June 2023.1

Business Experience: Robert has over 20 years of experience in the promotional products industry. He is the Director of Your Brand Unleashed, a company he founded in September 2010 that specializes in promotional products and printing services for businesses.1

Industry Leadership

Robert has held several leadership positions in the promotional products industry:

• President of APPA (Australasian Promotional Products Association) since November 2018, re-elected multiple times1
• Board member of APPA since November 20151
• Vice President of APPA from November 2016 to November 20181

Qualifications

• Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) certification from PPAI (Promotional Products Association International)1
• Certified Advertising Specialist (CAS) qualification obtained in April 20191

Community Involvement

In addition to his fire service role, Robert has been active in local community affairs:

• Ran as a candidate for Dinsdale Ward in the Knox City Council elections in 20161
• Received the Alan Waters Firefighter of the Year Award from Bayswater CFA in August 20151

Robert's diverse experience spans both the business world and community service, with a strong focus on the promotional products industry and volunteer firefighting.