[{"command":"openDialog","selector":"#drupal-modal","settings":null,"data":"\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022person instructor\u0022\u003E\n  \u003Ch3\u003E  Rob Swarthout\n\u003C\/h3\u003E\n    \u003Cp\u003ERob Swarthout is a Baking School Assistant and Classroom Coordinator whose journey into baking began after more than 20 years in the music industry. Ready for a new challenge and inspired by a desire for meaningful hands-on work, Rob joined King Arthur in 2021 as a Pick, Pack, Ship Specialist in the warehouse. His dedication and curiosity led him to become a Facilities Team Member at King Arthur\u0027s Norwich, VT flagship location, where he discovered a passion for the craft of baking.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Rob, bread making shares many similarities with music. Just as hours spent playing guitar or mixing a record can become a form of meditation, the process of mixing, shaping, and baking bread offers a creative rhythm and sense of focus that he finds deeply rewarding. With the guidance and mentorship of veteran King Arthur Baking School instructors, Rob is enthusiastically building his skills and knowledge as he continues to learn the art of baking. As Classroom Coordinator, Rob helps ensure a seamless Baking School experience by keeping classrooms, refrigerators, and stockrooms fully stocked and ready for each class.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen he\u0027s not at work, Rob enjoys fishing, playing guitar, hiking with his wife, and spending time with his son rebuilding cars and motorcycles. He brings the same patience, creativity, and dedication to baking that have guided him throughout his personal and professional life.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n","dialogOptions":{"width":"90%","modal":true,"title":"Rob Swarthout","classes":{"ui-dialog":"instructor-modal kaf-modal"}}}]