CCBC Donors
Since the inception of the Essex campus in 1957, Bob and Eleanor Romadka were advocates for CCBC’s growth and expansion.
Robert Romadka: October 1, 1930–March 23, 2026
Eleanor Romadka: March 3, 1933–May 28, 2019
Bob Romadka played a pivotal role in the creation and growth of Essex Community College. That commitment never wavered when the 1998 merger created CCBC Essex. He helped to shape a campus rooted in access, opportunity and partnership. His foresight extended beyond education, recognizing the power of collaboration in bringing CCBC Essex and MedStar Franklin Square Hospital together for the benefit of eastern Baltimore County. His and Eleanor's legacies live on at CCBC through the Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center and through the countless lives impacted by his leadership, and his love for CCBC.
Over the years through advocacy, philanthropic support and leadership Bob Romadka and his family were instrumental in helping CCBC to construct a new library, create a nursing program and fund the academic achievement of our students and the professional development of faculty and staff. They helped name the CCBC Essex theater to honor the legacy of their friend, colleague and educator, F. Scott Black, former dean of the School of Liberal Arts.
CCBC is one of our favorite charities. In addition to our annual support, we wanted to make a gift that would have a lasting impact on the college and community our whole family loves. In our estate planning, we have set aside funds to CCBC, through our IRA, to support the Romadka Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. We are proud to help provide future CCBC students with the opportunity to fund their education.
Bob was a founding member and Board Emeritus of the CCBC Essex Foundation and Eleanor continued to participate in a number of initiatives until her passing in 2019.