Community Involvement

Bob Roach is an active member of the Central Ohio community.  Bob’s involvement includes:

Ohio Wesleyan University, Board Member (2008-present) – www.owu.edu

One of the nation’s premier small liberal arts colleges, Ohio Wesleyan University boasts a rigorous curriculum, exceptionally strong mentoring relationships between students and faculty, and a host of experiential learning opportunities that link the liberal arts to practical realities and prepare students for service and leadership in their careers and communities.  Chartered in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan is a highly selective, coeducational, residential, privately supported liberal arts college located 20 minutes north of Columbus in Delaware, Ohio, a vibrant community of 31,000 and seat of one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. 

Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Governmental Affairs Steering Committee – www.columbus.org

The Columbus Chamber leads and supports economic development in the Columbus region as well as provides opportunities through membership for networking, savings and professional development. The Chamber also works to ensure assets like workforce or a minority-friendly business environment are developed to help existing businesses and attract new ones to our region.

Advocacy Groups/Governmental Affairs Steering Committee:  An important aspect of the Chamber's work focuses on the enhancement of the assets businesses need to be successful. A business-friendly tax environment, infrastructure and workforce are just a few of the priorities your Chamber strives to develop.  Advocacy on behalf of businesses is a core focus of the Chamber. Working with city, state, county and federal government leaders the Columbus Chamber promotes a pro-business legal and regulatory environment in which business can grow and thrive. The Chamber's Small Business Council is instrumental in identifying key business issues, such as taxes and workers' compensation that guide advocacy efforts.

Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education, Board Member – www.griffithfoundation.org

The Griffith Foundation is a 501(c)(3) educational institution that promotes the study and teaching of risk management and insurance (RMI).  The Foundation offers risk management and insurance education programs and resources for students, teachers, academic institutions, and public policymakers.   

The Athletic Club Columbus - www.accolumbus.com

In 1912, the Athletic Club of Columbus was founded by a group of business professionals interested in promoting both social and athletic endeavors. The Club’s first President was Henry J. Booth. In early 1913, the already prominent Ohio Club merged with the ACC and the first clubhouse was headquartered in The Columbus Saving & Trust Building

Franklin County Republican Party, Executive Committee – www.franklincountygop.org

Columbus Parks and Recreation Commission, Former Chair

Ohio Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, Former Chair

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Former Board Member