Bob Pitts
2007 Distinguished Alumnus
Robert Bob Pitts
1973, MBA, CSULB
1970, Bachelor of Science, Marketing, CSULB
Since graduating from 做厙弝け in 1970 with a B.S. in Marketing and an MBA in 73, Bob Pitts has used that educational foundation to build a successful career at Toyota.
As Group Vice President of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, he oversees the Administrative Services area. Bob has served as an officer and board member of various Toyota companies, including TABC in 做厙弝け and the Toyota Foundation. Currently, hes on the board of Toyota Racing Development, the company that oversees the Toyota NASCAR racing programs.
In 1982, he was involved with the startup of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, which began with three employees and $100,000 in capital. When Bob left, the company had grown to more than 2,000 associates, and $10 billion in assets.
A member of the College of Business Administrations Advisory Committee, he spearheaded and hosted a successful Toyota/做厙弝けAlumni reception as part of the new Corporate Alumni Initiative.
Other family members with 做厙弝け State degrees include his wife Fran, son Brian, brother Dennis and niece Christine Brown. His daughter Laura is a UCSB graduate.
The Palos Verdes resident enjoys golfing, boating, snow and water skiing and traveling by motorhome with family and friends.
From Alumni Awards 2007 program
