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Terry Phinney
May 28, 2025
Richard had high moral standards and held others accountable for their actions. Benjamin Moore was a much better place for his leadership. Today´s absence of morals at the highest level of government would distress and perplex him.
I remember his directive to do the right thing as a guiding light.
Terry Phinney
May 28, 2022
We could use more people like Richard as corporate governance becomes more and more lax.
Terry Phinney
May 30, 2021
We need more leaders who have Richard’s collaborative and inclusive management approach. He was also decisive when it counted.
Kenneth Charbonneau
June 8, 2014
Richard Roob was at the helm of Benjamin Moore & Co. during a most difficult and trying period. His calm and intelligent demeanor helped set a new direction for the company. He will be greatly missed by all of us who had the privilege to interact with him.
Our heartfelt sympathy to Rona and family.
Alistair Linton
June 5, 2014
Mr. Roob was a wonderful communicator who possessed an equal passion for the company and for the people who brought the company to life.
June 5, 2014
Richard was an exceptional human being and a great leader. It was my pleasure to work with him and the management team over the course of six years. His passion for knowledge had interesting twists. He often said that he reason he asked questions was to make sure that "people knew what they were doing". I think that his personal interest in their success was the main reason. I will miss him. Terry Phinney
Richard Gross
June 4, 2014
While I was employed with Benjamin Moore & Co. I had the opportunity to personally meet Richard when he became General Counsel for the company. He had a compassion to always like every employee and particularly enjoyed being among all who were in attendance at the many Sales Meetings. My deepest sympathies for the family during this time of sorrow.
Nancy Engelmann
June 4, 2014
It was an honor and pleasure to know and work with Richard at Benjamin Moore & Co He was a man of great integrity and concern for others.
Ron O'Connor
June 4, 2014
Ever a thoughtful counsellor, and I am sure, delightful colleague whatever the circumstance; one would anticipate no less, given his father and family.
Ron O'Connor
June 4, 2014
I will so miss Richard's good counsel, friendship and thoughtfulness. I feel very blessed to have worked with Richard for 20 years and for him as his assistant for 8 of those 20 years.
~ Diane LePore, Orangeburg, NY
Jim S Gorman
June 4, 2014
Richard was a great leader, especially when Benjamin Moore needed a man with vision and conviction during the reorganization times. Personally Richard was a man of great compassion a friend to all in the company and I am privileged to have had the opportunity to work with him on a daily basis as a colleague, trusted friend and advisor. May he rest in peace.
Brian Villa
June 3, 2014
A well respected business leader who made you feel comfortable no matter your role in the company
William Williams
June 3, 2014
I remember his delight at the opening ceremonies for the Wellin Museum. His wise council and gentle demeanor will be missed by Hamilton College and the Wellin Museum. William Williams, member the Committee for the Visual Arts at Hamilton College.
Jack Moore
June 3, 2014
Richard was a fine leader at Benjamin Moore & Company. The highly successful overhaul of the company's operations was due in large part to Richard's vision, oversight and stewardship. Jack Moore, 4th gen family member and former member of the board, 1994 to 2001.
June 3, 2014
He was a pleasure to know. Bob Wolfe, member of Committee on Visual Arts, Hamilton College
Mario Camaj
June 3, 2014
A mentor, a friend, and a warm heart. I will miss him dearly
June 3, 2014
A warm and gracious friend whom I was, indeed, privileged to know. I, too, will miss him. Ed Barth
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