The Rogue Community College Foundation has named Steve Roe as its 2025 Citizen of the Year.
The general manager of Roe Motors in Grants Pass, Roe is honored for his unwavering commitment to the community and steadfast support of RCC’s mission to transform lives through education.
A longtime Grants Pass resident, Roe has provided poverty simulation workshops to RCC students, faculty and staff, offering invaluable insight into the barriers faced by individuals living in poverty. During finals week, Roe can be found on Redwood Campus with his trained therapy dog, Hope, offering comfort and encouragement to students.
Roe is recognized as a champion for mental health and suicide prevention. He is an advocate with the "Tomorrow Needs You" program, which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Roe also serves on boards across the region, including Asante Health System, Rogue Gateway Rotary, Friends of Southern Oregon Hospice, Four Way Community Foundation, Mercy Flights and the Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce.
Roe and his wife Kristi have also established The Roe Family Endowed Scholarship Fund with the RCC Foundation, ensuring that students have access to educational opportunities for generations to come.
