
Rob W. McDonnell
Chief Development and Strategy Officer, HeartLand
Rob McDonnell is a seasoned growth strategist and dealmaker who has spent his career building, transforming, and scaling businesses through strategic acquisitions and disciplined execution. At HeartLand, he has led the charge in creating a best-in-class M&A platform — assembling a talented team, forging strong relationships, and integrating top-performing companies into a unified, thriving organization. Under Rob’s leadership, HeartLand has expanded from $85 million to $600 million in revenue, fueled by a vision that growth is not just about numbers, but about people, culture, and shared success. Rob’s work is defined by his passion for long-term value creation and his belief that the best partnerships are built on trust, transparency, and a shared vision for the future.