Garth Roberts is a hospitality leader, nonprofit founder, and former Broadway musician whose professional life has combined business ownership, community leadership, and the performing arts. A co-owner of the historic American Hotel in Sharon Springs and Founder of Hero Fund America, he has long been active in regional civic and philanthropic work. As one of the three founding members of Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, he has served on its Board of Directors since 2013, including service as Board President from 2017 to 2018, and has contributed to the organization through programming, outreach, and special event initiatives.