Biography
Rob Hickman is an accomplished businessperson and entrepreneur. In 1990, Rob began his career as a partner in a national food company, which brought him out to California, growing the company in every major city west of the Mississippi. He was one of the original members of the Los Angeles and Orange County California chapters of the YEO/YPO Organizations. Mr. Hickman's energy and entrepreneurship have always empowered him within a circle of top-notch business executives and high-profile celebrities.
In the mid-1990's, Rob co-founded Epoch Networks with Michael and Jerry Weintraub, launching the largest private Internet service provider. Through his relationship with the Weintraubs, they secured partners and clients such as Frank Sinatra, Steve Wynn, the American Red Cross, the Make a Wish Foundation, Mirage Resorts & Casinos along with a myriad of other top-tier companies.
Working with Weintraub, Mr. Hickman began his foray into the entertainment industry, focusing on production and branding. He has worked with high profile celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Bon Jovi, Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson, tennis great Jimmy Connors, Roseanne Barr, Hall Of Fame baseball player Mike Schmidt, and many others. During this time he also served as President of George Foreman Foods.
Mr. Hickman has produced independent movies such as the cult classic Dead Girl. Most recently, Hickman spearheaded the successful re-launch of the Kickboxer franchise starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dave Batista, Christopher Lambert, and Mike Tyson. While blending in the brands of top martial arts platforms such as UFC, Bellator, and Glory Kickboxing Rob brought in many of it's stars like George St-Pierre, Cain Velasquez, Fabricio Werdum, and Roy 'Big Country' Nelson.
Rob is a Co-Founder of Our House Films with Partner Jay Strommen who both develops and oversees production for majors and independents.
