Our People

Rob Munro, PhD

Executive Director

ExecutiveDirector@oars3rivers.org (978) 369-3956

Service & Expertise

Fundraising
Non-profit Management
Partnership Collaboration
Strategic Planning

Rob has been the Executive Director at OARS since 2026. He is a non-profit executive with more than 15 years’ experience in leadership roles across academic, environmental sustainability, fundraising, and civic partnerships. In addition to his academic background, Rob has served on a number of local non-profit boards including the Concord Museum, Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, the Robbins House, and the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education. His service to the Town of Concord includes terms as Co-Chair of Concord’s 250^th Executive Committee, past chair of Concord’s DEI commission, and member of Concord’s Historical Commission. Rob brings significant strategic planning, organizational capacity, and policy experience to OARS.

When not in the office or exploring our rivers, you can find Rob running on any one of the numerous trails or mountains across New England. Rob lives in Concord with his wife, two daughters, and two dogs.

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

Our People

Rob Munro, PhD