Foundation CEO

Robert (Bob) Rosselli became the new Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia Basin College Foundation October 1, 2008.

As a member of the CBC Foundation Board of Directors for nearly a decade, including two years as chairman, Rosselli helped to develop the vision of the Foundation, and is familiar with the goals of the organization.

Rosselli is widely recognized as a community leader, and has a history of management and community service in the Tri-Cities dating back to 1984.

He has extensive fundraising experience, serving on and spearheading various community non-profit organizations. His involvement in local boards includes United Way, Columbia Industries, the Children’s Development Center, and the Richland Education Foundation. He has been a volunteer instructor for many years for Junior Achievement, has coached baseball, soccer, softball, and basketball for three decades, and is a volunteer reading tutor for his church.

Professionally, Rosselli has more than 40 years of experience in managing organizations, was the Deputy Director for Business for the Department of Energy, and Vice President for both Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International and Composite Power Corporation, as well as a business development consultant for a number of commercial firms.