Ronald Roberts is a Managing Partner for the agency and leads its client retention program.  He is a member of Finn Partners crisis communications team and is certified in crisis communications management via the Institute for Crisis Management.  He helps direct the agency’s quick response teams during extensive crisis management situations. 

He also specializes in media training, message development, media relations and strategic planning.  Roberts speaks/presents on branding and messaging, both from a corporate as well as individual standpoint and has expertise in corporate communication and conflict resolution.  

Roberts is a co-leader of the 100+ member Finn Partners Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.  He has also provided counsel and direction for clients in the development and implementation of DEI and DEI-related programs.  He has also served on panels, written blogs, and multiple articles in the PR trade publication PR Daily on DEI initiatives.

Prior to joining Finn Partners, Roberts was an assistant director of public relations at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), later moving to the Mass Communications faculty.  He also worked as assistant producer at The Nashville Network (TNN) prior to his tenure at MTSU.

Roberts has served on several boards including: Cheekwood; Citizens Bank & Trust; Leadership Nashville; Middle Tennessee State University Foundation; Middle Tennessee State University National Alumni Association; Nashville Predators Foundation; Nashville Rotary Club; 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee; Second Harvest Food Bank; United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties; and United Way of Greater Nashville.  

Roberts has his BS degree in Mass Communication from Middle Tennessee State University and his Master’s degree in Education from Middle Tennessee State University.