Leadership Team
Robb Milheim
Senior Instructor / Curriculum Developer
Robb Milheim brings over 30 years of combined military and federal service to Phoenix Canyon.
He spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, split between 75th Ranger Regiment and Special Forces, where he trained U.S. and foreign soldiers as well as foreign national police officers around the globe. During that time, Robb also served as an instructor at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) for three years, leading and running the Special Forces Assessment & Selection (SFAS) course — the gateway for America’s most elite soldiers. His work in SFAS was featured in the Discovery Channel documentary Two Weeks in Hell, offering the public a rare look into the rigor of Special Forces selection.
After retiring from active duty, Robb continued his service as a federal civilian for more than a decade, working with both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. In those roles, he specialized in industrial, personnel, and information security programs — helping to safeguard missions, people, and sensitive information across the Department of Defense.
At Phoenix Canyon, Robb combines his Special Forces discipline, his global training experience, and his deep federal expertise to design and deliver courses that are practical, engaging, and mission-focused.
Melinda Milheim, JD
Senior Instructor / Curriculum Developer
Melinda Milheim brings a rare blend of legal training, acquisition expertise, and award-winning instruction to Phoenix Canyon.
She served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Finance Specialist and Army Sailor, building the foundation of discipline and accountability that has carried through her career. After completing her law degree and MBA studies, Melinda entered federal service as a Contract Specialist and COR, working for both the U.S. Navy and the Department of Health and Human Services/Indian Health Service. In those roles, she managed some of the government’s most complex, high-dollar contracts — more than $7.7 billion in value — and gained firsthand insight into the challenges facing acquisition professionals.
For the past several years, Melinda has specialized in developing and teaching Defense Acquisition University (DAU)-transfer courses for federal personnel pursuing DAWIA and FAC certifications in acquisition, program and project management, and COR training. In addition to core certification courses, she has designed and led classes on leadership, negotiation, critical thinking, procurement innovation, FAR fundamentals, and more. Her engaging style and rigorous curriculum design have earned her multiple awards for both instruction and course development.
At Phoenix Canyon, Melinda combines her legal and acquisition background with her passion for making complex topics clear, practical, and energizing — ensuring that every course delivers both knowledge and transformation.