James C Roddey

Mr. Roddey’s professional background includes key roles at several leading companies, including partner, The Hawthorne Group; director, PeriOptimum, Inc.; director, Health Care Funding, LLC; advisory board member, PNC Equity Management Advisory Board; director, Wilhelmina International, Inc.; director, Vocollect Health Care Systems; president, Turner Communications Corporation; president, Rollins Communications Corporation; president, Wexford Health Sources; past director, SEEC; president, Allegheny Media; director, Allied Security; director, Equibank; director, Allin; president, International Sports Marketing and president at Star Cable. Sought after for his business and political expertise, Mr. Roddey serves as a political commentator on “Roddey vs. Mistick,” PCNC-TV’s public affairs program and is a frequent host of Pittsburgh business radio WMNY-1360. He has been awarded three honorary doctorates and has received more than 60 awards from a variety of business, civic and industry organizations, including a Distinguished Alumnus Award and Pittsburgher of the Year. Mr. Roddey was nominated for a Golden Quill Award, the annual competition that recognizes professional excellence in written, photographic, broadcast and online journalism in Western Pennsylvania. Dedicated to the community, Mr. Roddey remains active in numerous civic and charitable organizations throughout the region and has served on more than 40 nonprofit boards, 15 of which he chaired. Mr. Roddey proudly served in the United State Marine Corps as captain. Associations and Community Involvement Allegheny County Republican Party, Chairman Pittsburgh Foundation RiverQuest, President Sarah Scaife Foundation University of Pittsburgh, Emeritus Trustee University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health and Graduate School of Social Work, Advisory Board Pittsburgh Oversight Board, Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, Board Member River City Brass Band, Director United States Marine Heritage Foundation, Board of Governors