ROMAN OBEN

Super Bowl Champion

Roman Oben is an accomplished All-American collegiate football player, veteran of 12 NFL seasons and civic leader. A third round pick in 1996 for the New York Giants, Oben started over 90% of the games played throughout his 12-year career at left tackle. Oben played a key role in helping his teams reach post-season play; in 2002 he helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers capture their first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XXXVII. As a leader on and off the field, Oben has remained committed to helping athletes make the transition into the workplace. While serving as the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) team representative for 3 teams over 7 years, Oben was integral in drafting a resolution that ensures NFL Player Programs pay for continued education for retired players and as an active team representative, Oben was a charter member of the NFLPA Benefits Committee that ensured future medical coverage for all NFL players. The founder of the Roman Oben Foundation in 2003, Oben has also been honored for his outstanding work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters San Diego where he was recognized as the 2007 Man of the Year. Oben earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in public administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. While working toward his graduate degree, Oben completed internships with Democratic Congressmen Bill Pascrell of New Jersey and Dennis Kucinich of Cleveland. Kucinich was a 2004 presidential candidate. As a Vice President of Development, Roman establishes relationships within The Corporate Playbook network between universities, athletes and top companies seeking the skills and attributes that athletes contribute to the workforce. Roman also offers an experienced viewpoint for both collegiate and professional athletes preparing for life after sports and transitioning into the workforce.

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