Meet Our Founders: Bob & Kristie Reina
Talk Fusion Founders, Bob and Kristie Reina, have dedicated their lives to helping others succeed. Believing that “with success comes greater responsibility,” they created a unique “One Family” culture built on integrity, compassion, and community. Bob, a former police officer, carried his values of loyalty, respect, and discipline into the business world, earning a reputation as a leader who puts people first. Together, Bob and Kristie are recognized entrepreneurs, passionate philanthropists, and devoted parents of three, inspiring others through their vision to uplift communities worldwide.
The largest donation in the history of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping lost, abused, and abandoned animals, was made by Talk Fusion Founders, Bob and Kristie Reina. The Reina’s generously donated over $1 Million to help build a 10,500 square foot Animal Health Center, which they dedicated to the memory of their beloved dogs, Shadow and Thunder. The Animal Health Center has helped countless animals throughout Tampa Bay receive shelter, medical care, and enjoy a better quality of life.
As a former Police Officer, Talk Fusion Founder & CEO, Bob Reina, has the highest respect for Law Enforcement Officers and is eager to help whenever possible. Bob and his wife, Kristie, purchased brand-new bite suits used for K-9 training. These new suits will help protect officers at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) as they train new police dogs. Bob and Kristie’s generosity did not go unnoticed! They graciously received the 2025 Community Champions Award presented by Sheriff Chad Chronister for their ongoing support of the HCSO.
After the death of Tampa Bay Businesswoman, Wendy Albano, her daughters established a fund to help name a new Feral Cat Patio in their mother’s honor. Wendy loved cats and had rescued many strays during her lifetime. The Feral Cat Patio was designed specifically to be a safe space for stray cats to receive food, water, shelter, and medical care. The 2 daughters attempted to raise $100,000 through “Wendy’s Kitty Fund” to name the new cat patio after their mother, but unfortunately fell short of their goal. The story made headlines and touched the heart of Bob Reina, who donated the remaining $75,000 needed so the Albano daughters could pay tribute to their loving mother.
Bob believes that with great success comes greater responsibility. During a business trip to Indonesia, Bob visited a local orphanage operated by the Yayasan Rumah Kiehidupan (House of Life Foundation). He received a warm welcome from the children, who were inspired by his personal journey from humble beginnings to successful CEO. Before leaving the orphanage and heading back to the United States, Bob surprised the children with a huge $100,000 donation to help fund the construction of a brand-new, state-of-the-art orphanage.
Bob Reina is the only person ever to have been honored with a Special Recognition Award from the Hillsborough County Commission for his charitable efforts on behalf of homeless animals. The award was well-deserved as Bob has gone above and beyond in every way possible, like when he graciously donated and delivered over 360 premium-quality Kuranda dog beds to Hillsborough County Animal Services.
