Robert (Bob) Nutting serves as Chairman of the Board of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bob assumed control of the club in January of 2007, thus becoming the sixth principal owner in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has served as Chairman of the Board and represented his family's interest in the club since 2003.

In his first year as principal owner, Nutting appointed Frank Coonelly as the team's new president and, in-turn, Neal Huntington as the team's new General Manager. This new leadership team has made significant changes to each of the three major areas of baseball operations, including the Major League manager/coaching staff, along with scouting and player development, with the goal of building an organization that can compete on a consistent basis.

Nutting brings a long history of building successful organizations and a multi-generational commitment to the economic growth of the Pittsburgh region. His primary position is as President and CEO of the Nutting family owned Ogden Newspapers, Inc.

Bob also currently serves as Chairman of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, a Nutting family-owned, four-season resort located 60 miles East of Pittsburgh. Since taking ownership in July of 2006, the resort has committed to numerous improvements that will secure its success as a four-season, family destination, thus providing long-term stability for the resort and its employees.

Dedicated to supporting the Pittsburgh region, Bob has taken an active leadership role in many professional and charitable organizations. In addition to his involvement in numerous community initiatives for the club, Bob was instrumental in the launch of the Pirates newly defined charitable arm, Pirates Charities. This new 501(c)(3) organization is dedicated to making a deeper positive impact throughout the Pittsburgh region, with a special emphasis on supporting youth health, fitness and educational programs. Pirates Charities will enable the Pirates to support programs that align with its mission and allow the organization to continue its already established community relations activities.

PERSONAL: Robert M. Nutting...Born on 3/29/62 in Wheeling, WV...Wife's name is Leslie…Three daughters...Earned a B.A. in American History from Williams College in Massachusetts…Currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Carnegie Natural History Museum in Pittsburgh...Also serves as a board member and committee chair of the Newspaper Association of America...Is a former President of the West Virginia Press Association...Is committed to education through his service on the board and executive committee of The Linsly School, service on the board of Bethany College and as past Chairman of the West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities ...Also supports various environmental programs and is a current trustee of the Nature Conservancy/West Virginia Chapter and the former Chapter President and current member of Trout Unlimited...Is a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor, an avid fisherman, skier and conservationist.