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Bob Oborn: A Life of Service, Leadership, and Community Engagement

Bob Oborn was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1976. After high school, Bob chose to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. He completed tours both stateside and in West Germany, before receiving an honorable discharge in 1979.

Upon his return to civilian life, Bob pursued a career in private security before joining Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. (formerly Kent Latex Products) in 1981 as a general laborer. Over the course of his remarkable 42-year career at Kent, Bob worked in a variety of roles, including positions in manufacturing and operations. In 2011, he was named President of the company.

While building his career, Bob also focused on his education, earning a BA in Administration with a minor in Management from Malone College and later an MBA from Kent State University. His commitment to continuous learning and improvement led him to become an expert in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing. Bob gave many presentations to local companies on reducing waste and improving profitability.

Under Bob’s leadership, Kent Elastomer became a key player in the community. The company, along with Bob, supported several local initiatives including The Kent Community Center, Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Ohio, and Birdie Bags, a school food initiative founded by Candace Curtis, wife of professional golfer Ben Curtis. Kent Elastomer was also involved in the Kent Chamber of Commerce and the Northeastern Ohio Better Business Bureau.

In 2009, Bob was sponsored by Jeff Wagner and joined the Rotary Club of Stow-Munroe Falls.  Throughout his time in Rotary, Bob has held numerous positions, including Interact Chair, Board Member, and President. He also became highly involved at the district level, serving as Assistant Governor for Northern Summit County, District Interact Co-Chair, and Chair of the Conference of Clubs. Bob’s dedication to Rotary’s ideals is reflected in his status as a level 1 Major Donor, a level 1 Bequest Society member, a level 5 Paul Harris Fellow, and a member of the Paul Harris Society. He was honored as Rotarian of the Year in 2016-17.

Bob and his wife Annette, whom he married in 1987, reside in Munroe Falls, Ohio. They have two children: Allison (married to Alex) who lives in Cuyahoga Falls, and Patrick (married to Emma) who resides in Richmond, Virginia. The Oborns are also proud pet owners of a lovable Chocolate Lab named CJ and a moody, spoiled cat named Delilah.