Robert Drumm '13
Robert Drumm of Mohawk, New York, was appointed to the Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees by Governor Kathy Hochul on September 29, 2023. His current term expires June 30, 2027.
Drumm serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corporation (MOVAC), a nonprofit emergency medical services organization serving communities throughout the Mohawk Valley. In this capacity, he provides executive leadership and strategic oversight in organizational governance, financial management, operational planning, technology modernization, fundraising, and community relations. He previously served as the organization's Executive Vice President from 2015 to 2022.
Professionally, Drumm serves as the Business Analyst with NTS Data Services, where he works with software systems, business processes, and technology solutions supporting organizational operations. His professional expertise spans information technology, organizational management, and public-sector administration.
Drumm has an extensive background in public service, civic engagement, and nonprofit leadership. He served as Commissioner of Elections for the Herkimer County Board of Elections from 2020 to 2022, following six years as Deputy Commissioner. His previous leadership positions with the State University of New York Student Assembly include Chief Financial Officer (2013–2015), Director of Community Colleges, Community College Representative, and Chief of Staff for Internal Affairs.
Active in community affairs and local government, Drumm remains engaged in local politics and civic initiatives throughout Herkimer County. His additional leadership and governance roles include service on the boards of Herkimer NEXT, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County, and St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church’s Vestry, as well as serving as Assistant Treasurer of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany. Since 2008, he has also supported the athletic programs of the Herkimer Central School District.
A 2013 graduate of Herkimer County Community College, Drumm earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Cybersecurity. During his time as a student, he served as President of the Student Government Association and represented the student body on the College's Board of Trustees.
His return to the Board as a gubernatorial appointee reflects his longstanding commitment to Herkimer County Community College and its mission, bringing a perspective shaped by his experiences in student leadership, higher education governance, public service, and nonprofit administration.