Steven C. Roberts is a nationally recognized entrepreneur, attorney, and former elected official whose decades-long career spans broadcasting, real estate development, technology, and public service. A St. Louis native and graduate of Washington University School of Law, Roberts has built a business empire that includes television and radio stations, hotels, wireless companies, and innovative technology ventures. As Founder of Bayou City Broadcasting and later Circle City Broadcasting, he broke new ground in media ownership and continues to push boundaries with his investments in targeted radio broadcasting and agricultural innovation. His work has created thousands of jobs and revitalized urban communities across the U.S.

Roberts has also held numerous public leadership roles, including serving on the St. Louis Board of Aldermen and, more recently, as Chief of Staff to the St. Louis Sheriff’s Department-the first African American to hold that post. He’s been a key player in launching regional crime reduction initiatives and has advised policymakers through service on national boards, including the FCC’s Communications Equity and Diversity Council. An active speaker, board member, and governance expert, Roberts has received numerous honors, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and remains a powerful voice in entrepreneurship, public safety, and equity in communications.