PC Degree: Bachelor of Science - Business Management

PC Activities: ROTC, Pershing Rifles, Drill Team, Dillon Club

Career Path: Following graduation, Robitaille spent three years in Germany with the US Army.  He returned to the United States and spent two years working with the US Army Special Forces Command before beginning his business career, and received a master's degree in human resource management from the University of Utah in 1975.

He founded Perspective Communications in Rhode Island in 1987 after years of working in the communications industry. The company, which is now run by his wife, Lynda, specializes in video production services, multimedia, meetings and events.  They work with clients such as Textron, Kellogg's, GTECH, Fleet Bank, Staples, and Hard Rock Hotels.

Robitaille is now the senior advisor for communications to Rhode Island Gov. Donald L. Carcieri.  He has also worked as a motivational speaker and received the 2003 Partner in Philanthropy Award.

Staying Involved: A member of the College's President's Council, Robitaille spoke at the May 2008 Tau Pi Phi National Business Administration Honor Society Induction at PC.

Memorable Quotes: "We are stronger as individuals, communities and a nation when we not only tolerate differences of opinion, but also seek them out to broaden our perspectives and learning.  My business is all about considering different perspectives, opinions and creative solutions to multifaceted communications challenges.

The ability to see solutions to problems or identify opportunities from different perspectives is a key driver of success in my business.  My education at Providence College not only provided me access to knowledge, but also helped me develop the tools that I would need to use that knowledge in an ever-changing world."