Robert Zivkovic was born in Baden, Austria, but moved to the US as a baby and grew up in Union City and then Wood-Ridge, NJ. He moved to Florida in 2001 and to Cape Coral in 2003. Rob met his wife, Dr. Krista Zivkovic, in the 6th grade and started dating in high school. They got married in 1999 and have 4 boys, Zachary (9,) Andrew (12,) Nicholas (13) and Jake (15.)
Military Service
Rob enlisted in the Marine Corps after High School, where he served from 1992-1996. He was stationed in Parris Island, SC; Camp Lejune, NC; Fort Meade, Maryland; and abroad in England, Germany, Italy, Bosnia, Croatia and Australia. While serving, he received recognition and awards in many areas, including being Meritoriously Promoted out of Parris Island, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Joint Service Commendation medals, Pistol Expert, Rifle Sharpshooter and others. Rob also worked for the NSA (National Security Agency) while in the Marine Corps, so he probably has a lot of interesting stories he could share.
Career
He now spends his time as a Real Estate Broker and Investor. Rob owns Zivkovic & Associates Real Estate Services, a full service real estate agency & property management company with locations in Ft. Myers, Cape Coral and Matlacha (opening soon!) He also serves as Vice Chairman of the City of Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board. He has been President of the Christa McAuliffe Elementary (CME) School PTO and Chaired the School Advisory Council there, as well. Rob has coached CCSA youth soccer, Parks and Recreation flag football and biddy basketball, and Storms tackle football teams. He is a member of Watch D.O.G.S., an elementary school group encouraging fathers to be active in their children’s lives.
He currently officiates college football at the Division 1 level. You will find him on your TV most weekends during football season. He’s been fortunate to have officiated at the Army/Navy game, the Birmingham Bowl, the Sam Houston Bowl, The iconic Notre Dame/Boston College Football game in Fenway Stadium, the Shamrock Series game with Notre Dame/Army at the Alamo Dome, the Shamrock Series game with Notre Dame at the former Giants’ Stadium in NJ, and the most recent and honorable, the 2016 Season ACC Championship game in Orlando.
Community
In the community, Rob was named in Gulfshore Life’s ’40 Under Forty’ in 2013 as a remarkable young businessman in the community. He mentors newer football officials locally and at special clinics, and he speaks to students at schools about careers and business.
Family
When not working, Rob enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, going to the beach, exercising, boating, and racing his Porsche Cayman GT4. He has completed a marathon, and recently participated in his first triathlon, right here in Cape Coral! The best part of living in Southwest Florida is that he can spend time outside all year round!
Rob donates his time and money to several local and national charitable organizations, such as the Make a Wish Foundation, Parkinson Foundation, Relay for Life, as well as the local schools, clubs, sports teams and more.
Thank you for your service, Rob, to our country and our community!
