Mystery Classmate 040

Congratulations to Mike Mroz, Paula Recchio Joseph, Rich Reschoff, Beth Chufo Nichols, Pam Van Cara Collis, Milton Koutavas, Maribeth Mahoney Misitis, Mike Bernstein, Megan Mahoney, Tina Schadle Dover, Paul Rodgers, Maria Wojtaszek Romanelli, Ted Showers, Jack Horner, Angharad Grimes Stock, Bill Stout, Duke Johncour, and Lori Haas Baccari, all of whom correctly identified Rob Cochran ('83) as Mystery Classmate 40 and are listed in the order that their responses were received.

In case you were wondering, Rob graduated from Carnegie Mellon in 1987 with degrees in Applied Mathematics and Industrial Management and then joined the family business, #1 Cochran, Inc., as executive vice-president. He was named President and CEO in 1992 and under Rob's guidance, the #1 Cochran Automotive chain of dealerships has expanded to include two locations representing ten franchises that together generate over $300 million in annual sales. Rob's dedication to customer service regularly earns the company recognition as "Best Car Dealership" as determined by local newspaper reader polls, and his company consistently receives "Distinguished Dealer" awards from the various manufacturers it represents.

In addition, Rob serves on the Boards of Directors of Family House and Junior Achievement of Southwest Pennsylvania. He also sits on the Pittsburgh Public Theater's Board of Trustees. Rob is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization and is active in many of Pittsburgh's civic, charitable and social organizations. Rob and his wife Christina (pictured) reside in Fox Chapel with their five children: Olivia, 7; Faith, 5; Eliza, 4; Will, 2; and Hugh who was born in April 2003.

Many classmates had fond memories of Rob. Jack Horner noted that Rob and Christina look "perfect in every photo, this one included." Megan Mahoney sent her "belated thanks to the Saturn service department of the Cochran dealerships for helping me out when I was home for a funeral and my car was acting up. They treated me better in that one visit than the Saturn dealer in Lexington, KY did in four years of regular service."

Bill Stout wrote, "I recall, barely, drinking a few mystery punches in my parents' basement with Rob and the rest of my sister's pals." Heidi Stout did not deny this allegation.

Beth Chufo Nichols noted that Rob and his new Mega Center are "regulars on the local TV and cable ads. This summer it was ridiculous!" Rich Reschoff noted that Rob's "face is everywhere." Maribeth Mahoney Misitis wrote that "even my husband guessed this one, and he isn't from Churchill."

Joe Caprara guessed Ken Van Cara. Jennifer Buchanan Machovec guessed Jack Horner. Jim Davliakos guessed Darren Goltz.