As the youngest son of Andy and Coeina, Robert Anderson, known as Rob was born on March 14, 1955 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

As a child, Rob was active in the Boy Scout program at his elementary school, Southern Hills, in Oklahoma City, achieving the highest rank possible for a Cub Scout, the rank of Webelo.

In late 1980, Rob enlisted in the US Navy and served in the inactive reserve program, which was sufficient to give him Veterans status. Due to being diagnosed as night blind, Rob was discharged in early 1981.

During High School, he was active in student council, National Forensic League, Thespian Society and DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America. DECA led him to his first job as a stockman for TG&Y.  After High School, Rob started a long career as a retailer, having won numerous awards for sales and marketing over the years. In 1983, he became the Manager of Gordon’s TV and Satellite and the company advertising Manager, forming an in house agency called Adcon. After leaving Gordons, Rob continued Adcon until the oil bust in the 80s forced him to fold the company.

Rob graduated from Oklahoma City Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1997. After college, Rob continued a short career in broadcasting becoming in studio producer for the Oklahoma City RedHawks, now known as the Oklahoma City Dodgers, and was the first advertising intern in the history of Oklahoma City radio station KTOK. Unable to locate suitable employment in broadcasting and advertising, Rob reentered the retail profession until his forced retirement in 2010. Since that time, he provides services for Enterprise Rent a Car.

In 2005, he graduated from the Oklahoma City Citizens Fire Academy and joined the Oklahoma City Fire Academy Alumni Association, being active to this date. He has held positions as Secretary and Newsletter Editor. He is also a founding member of Oklahoma City Fire Corps. Rob volunteers his time providing traffic and perimeter control for events such as the annual Nichols Hills, Oklahoma Redbud Classic and the Del City Armed Forces Parade.

Rob succeeded Coeina as President of International Ventures on December 1, 2015, and is current President and Managing Partner.

 

Diann Anderson

​Board of Directors

Biographies

J. Christina "Christi" Bristow

Secretary and Director of Operations

Years in Office

​2006-Present

Robert M. "Rob" Anderson

President and Managing Partner

years in office

​2015-Present

Rob, Christi and Diann

Christi Bristow is the Granddaughter of Andy and Coeina. She was born in Oklahoma City on April 16, 1970, to The Late Jerry Bristow (1948-2006) and Susan Bristow (now Dill.)

Christi is the mother of two sons, the Late Brian Bristow (1986-2012) and Chris Bristow, plus two daughters Mercedes “Sadie” Bristow and Victoria “Tori” Wynn. She is also the Grandmother of International Ventures youngest shareholder, Hailie Jones, age six and Hailie’s brother, Brian.

In her spare time, Christi is active with Hailie’s school activities and her interest in Karate plus other activities.

Upon the death of Andy, Christi assumed the duties as Secretary, and added operations when Coeina’s health started to decline.

Christi continues her duties adding director of the soon to be launched real estate division.

Diann Anderson was born February 22, 1950, and is the only daughter of Andy Anderson, and step daughter of Coeina Anderson
Diann is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.  While in High School, Diann obtained employment with Taco Bell where she eventually entered store management. Having a lifelong love of Colorado, she relocated to Cripple Creek where she remains to this day.

Prior to leaving Oklahoma, Diann assisted Andy with daily operations of International Ventures, but soon reentered Restaurant management and the hospitality industry.

Although not actively involved with International Ventures, she is an equal stockholder and advisor.