Ron Roark

Ron is a Cincinnati-based creative director and brand strategist with deep roots in storytelling, marketing, and community engagement. Over his 25+ year career, Ron has helped shape iconic brands like Marriott, Gaylord Hotels, Luxottica, Garth Brooks, and DreamWorks. Originally from Southeast Indiana and a graduate of Northern Kentucky University, he grew up in a strict Baptist family and spent many years hiding his identity as a gay man while working in the Christian music industry. While Ron says that he still has much to learn about the intersection of the LGBTQIA+ community and the church, he's passionate about using his skills to build inclusive, affirming spaces and amplify Queer voices in Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

Are you an LGBTQIA+ person of faith or ally in the Greater Cincinnati/Tri-State area? Please reach out to Ron at ron@ronroark.com.