Since the mid-1970s, Bob Duke has been a well-known figure in the field of global supply chain management, where he has made important contributions. His early career involved working for several PCB manufacturers before transitioning to electronic component distribution and supply chain services. He eventually co-owned a PCB assembly company with operations in the United States and China.

Bob’s illustrious career also includes his role as vice president and managing partner of M-Wave Controls, LLC, which is located in Aurora, Illinois. The company focuses on designing and making custom controls for food service equipment and other industries that need these services. Before this, he was the general manager at Hamilton Hallmark in Chicago, which is a division of Avnet Electronics. There, he got a lot of experience distributing electronic components.