Robert N. Lowe Jr.

LOWE, JR. ROBERT N. (Bob), 57, passed away Monday, September 7th, 2015 at his home in Islamorada, FL. A prominent member of the tax world and avid fisherman, Lowe is survived by his wife of 37 years, Tammi (Rodgers) Lowe, their two children, Michelle Nicole Lowe, 31, and Robert N. Lowe, III, 29, as well as his mother, MaryAnn (Hendrix) Beehler, his sister, Karen (Lowe) Teixeira, and his brother, Roger W. Lowe. Lowe is predeceased by his father, Robert N. Lowe. Lowe was raised in South Florida, living in Riviera Beach, Key West and Lake Park. Growing up his passions were competitive sports, fishing, and snorkeling. In 1976, he graduated from Suncoast High School where he excelled academically, was elected student body president, and he and Tammi were prom king and queen. Lowe continued his education at the University of Florida. Paying his way through college, he worked full time at McDonald's earning his Bachelors of Science in Accounting and his Masters of Accountancy in 1980 and 1981, respectively. While working toward his degrees, Lowe began his lifelong love for the University of Florida Gators and, in 1978, married Tammi. As a Certified Public Accountant, Lowe had a 21-year career with Arthur Andersen. Rising quickly within the firm's ranks, Lowe held several leadership positions with Andersen including Managing Partner for the Florida/ Caribbean Market, Member of the Global, U.S. and U.S. Tax Leadership Teams, and Global Managing Partner for Expansions and Alliances. In 2004, Lowe set out to develop a global tax practice with Alvarez and Marsal and form Taxand, a global organization of tax advisory firms. Lowe's tireless work as CEO of Alvarez & Marsal Taxand led to the realization of his dream of a new organization that now rivals historically established tax firms. Throughout his career, Lowe was also involved with many charitable and civic organizations. Continuing his work with the University of Florida, Lowe sat on the Fisher School of Accounting Steering Committee for 24 years and the Warrington College of Business Dean's Advisory Board for 16 years. Similarly, Lowe was a director of several charities including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Diabetes Research Institute and was a founding officer/director of the Miami Children's Hospital Civic Council. Lowe's legacy is far reaching and will be carried on by his friends, the professionals at Alvarez & Marsal and in the tax world, his family, and now, by the University of Florida. The Robert N. Lowe, Jr. Family Accounting Scholarship has been created at the University of Florida in his memory. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Robert N. Lowe, Jr. Family Accounting Scholarship, Warrington College of Business Attn Alison Law, University of Florida, 100 Bryan Hall, PO Box 117150, Gainesville, FL 32611.