Rob Messinger

Rob Messinger currently serves as Chief of Staff at Columbus State Community College, focusing on strategic priorities related to student success, workforce development, and civic engagement. Prior to this role, Rob held various positions at The Ohio State University, including Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, where leadership was provided for marketing and communications initiatives to enhance accessibility and academic excellence. Additional roles included Director of Communications in both the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Business & Finance, focusing on advancing the university's academic mission and public relations efforts. Earlier experience includes serving as Research and Projects Director at Mindset Digital, Assistant City Editor at The Columbus Dispatch, Managing Editor at The Business Press, and reporter at Business First of Columbus. Rob holds an MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and a BA in English and Philosophy from Denison University.