Bob has always been very helpful on many projects over the years for me as well. From what he mentioned, he has been put in charge of retail for APF Munn. I'm not entirely sure what all that will cover, but with his knowledge and years in the business, I'm sure he will wear many hats while there.
If memory serves correct, I think it was his father-in-law Gogo that started Regence.
BTW - I have own Peabody Fine Art and Framing out in Menlo Park, CA for the last 20 years. I have read the grumble many times, but only recently "joined".