We extend our appreciation to Patrick S. Roberts, Ph.D., VP Marketing, Advancement and Partnerships at Stark State College for taking time to speak at our Club meeting on August 13th.
He is an exceptional speaker and an experienced leader working in the higher education industry. He provides leadership and strategic direction for marketing and communications, grants, fundraising, alumni, corporate and community relations, career services and workforce partnerships. He also serves as executive director of the Stark State College Foundation.
Recently, the Timken Foundation of Canton awarded a $1.5 million grant to Stark State to support building infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades in the Timken Center.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in 1988, Pat worked at Archbishop Hoban High School, before returning to his alma mater, The University of Akron.
He moved through the ranks to become Executive Director of the Alumni Association and then Executive Director of Major Gifts. He then oversaw the College Centered Development Program which included managing the fundraising efforts for 11 degree granting colleges, two regional campuses, 21 centers, 13 institutes, and university libraries.
He moved on to become the Vice President for Hiram College. Along the way, he also earned a master’s degree in Public Administration and a doctorate in Public Affairs and Urban Studies.
Roberts was recruited by Malone University to help them with their capital campaign, major gifting and planned giving. After a stint at Cleveland State University as their Assistant Vice President, he returned to Malone to become Vice President for Advancement.
He was a member of the 30th class of Leadership Stark County, has served on boards of the International Soap Box Derby and Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation, was among four executives nationwide named a “Fundraising Star” by Fundraising Success Magazine and earned a Distinguished Sales and Marketing Award from Sales and Marketing Executives International.
Pat and his wife, Nancy, reside in Akron and have three grown daughters, Erica, Nicole and Jacqueline.
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