Ohio State Newark Board of Trustees


Robert "Robin" Coffman

Born and raised in Coshocton Ohio, where he makes his home today, Robert "Robin" Coffman has served as the President of the Novelty Company since 1972. These two companies manufacture advertising calendars and distribute promotional products. In addition, he is the owner of The Good News Book Store in Coshocton. Mr. Coffman's involvement in the Coshocton community runs as deep as his roots. recently retired from a 20 year membership on the board of the Coshocton area Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Executive Committee, he served as the chairperson, writer, and presenter for the Chamber's "Coshoctonian Award" since 1990. Other community leadership roles include:

• Board Member - Coshocton Education Center
• Coshocton County Public Defenders Commission
• Founding Committee Member, Past President, Current Board Member - Coshocton City Schools Foundation
• President - Meals on Wheels of Coshocton Inc.
• Gold Circle Member, Past President - Coshocton Foundation
• Trustee - Coshocton Footlight Players
• Assistant Director, Board Member, Performer - Coshocton County Community Band
• Founder and Member - triple Lock Crew Barbershop Quartet
• Active Member - Grace United Methodist Church
• Delegate, Past Board Member - East Ohio Annual Conference

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio wesleyan University, and is a graduate of The Ohio State Law School. Mr. Coffman was admitted to the Bar in 1964, and worked as an associate with Gibson, Auch and Beckett from 1963 to 1965 before moving to The Novelty Advertising Company and Elliott Calendar Company. Mr. Coffman has been a member of The Ohio State University at Newark Board of Trustees since 2002.