Bob Spell

Principal

Bob is a principal at Oaklins Heritage in Savannah. He brings more than 35 years of executive leadership and financial expertise, helping business owners maximize value through strategic growth, operational improvement and transaction execution.

Before joining the firm, Bob served as chief operating officer for a southeast-based design and build package-handling company, where he facilitated growth, strengthened financial performance and positioned the business for a potential sale. He previously held senior leadership roles at Reliance Steel & Aluminum Inc. and Chatham Steel Corporation, overseeing operations, finance, accounting and IT while driving cost structure improvements, M&A activity and internal audit development. Earlier in his career, Bob advanced through leadership roles at Friedmans Inc., a publicly traded specialty retailer with more than 570 locations across 21 states. As president of the southeast division, he managed an over US$160 million business unit and directed a team of senior finance, merchandising, real estate and regional leaders. Bob earned a BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University, graduating cum laude, and is a certified public accountant. He is a graduate of Leadership Savannah and serves on the United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Strategic Planning Committee and the Historic Savannah Foundation’s Revolving Fund Committee.