Robert 'Bob' B. Rowling is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Chairman of TRT Holdings, Inc., a massive privately held conglomerate specializing in hospitality (Omni Hotels), energy (Goldman Sachs assets), and private equity. His career is rooted in law, finance, and entrepreneurial audacity.

Rowling holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin (1975) and a J.D. Law degree from SMU School of Law (1979). His philosophical approach centers on opportunistic acquisition (buying distressed assets), scale management, and long-term asset hold in the essential hospitality and energy sectors.

• TRT Holdings (Founder & Chairman): The core private asset, a massive conglomerate spanning hospitality (Omni Hotels), energy (Goldman Sachs assets), and private equity.
• Omni Hotels & Resorts (Owner): The high-end hotel chain he acquired and successfully expanded.
• Investment Strategy: His success is built on acquiring and revitalizing undervalued assets (leveraging high capital).
• Academic Background: He holds a J.D. Law degree from SMU and a B.B.A. from UT Austin.

Bob Rowling's strategic genius was his commitment to contrarian asset acquisition. He started his career as a tax attorney before joining his father's oil and gas business (Tana Oil and Gas). He founded TRT Holdings (The Rowling Title) in 1989 (after the family sold Tana Oil to Devon Energy for a massive gain). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the consolidation of the luxury hotel sector (acquiring Omni Hotels in 1996).

His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global hospitality, real estate, and private equity sectors.

Bob Rowling's social impact is structural, stemming from Omni Hotels' role as a massive employer and foundational provider of hospitality and tourism services globally. His Rowling Foundation supports various educational and community initiatives (including funding the Rowling Hall at the UT Austin McCombs School of Business). His structural contribution is tied to the successful monetization and scale of the hospitality and energy sectors.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Robert Rowling maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global hospitality sector.

Residing in Dallas, Texas, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, corporate governance, and real estate acquisition.