Robert Dispirito

Background

About Robert Dispirito

Robert DiSpirito was named city manager in December 2016 by the City of Rockville, Maryland's Mayor and Council. He brings more than three decades of service and leadership in local government to the position. Before joining Rockville as city manager, Rob most recently served as the city manager of Dunedin, Florida for nearly 10 years. He previously served as city manager of Oberlin, Ohio for 11 years. Rob specializes in forging creative partnerships with community organizations, corporate recruitment, improving the quality of life, including expansion of the arts and cultural amenities, and delivering public services efficiently. In 2013, he was named statewide "Public Official of the Year" by the Florida Association of Museums, for his partnership endeavors. Prior to his 11 years as Oberlin city manager, Rob served as Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources for Delaware, Ohio, and as Assistant City Manager/Director of Planning & Development for Meadville, Pennsylvania. He began his career working for the council and city manager of Dallas, Texas. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor’s degree in both Public Administration and journalism from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. While attending Slippery Rock, he interned in Congress in Washington D.C. Rockville, at nearly residents, is Maryland's third largest city, and is located just north of Washington, DC. Rockville operates under a council-manager form of government. The city manager is responsible to the mayor and the council for the day-to-day management of city operations. Rob and his wife, Evangelina, reside in Rockville with their two children, Sophia and Nicholas.