Bob Little

Bob Little found his way to the Friends board the best possible way: as a mentor. Spending a year with his mentee showed him firsthand how much one steady, caring adult can mean to a kid facing tough circumstances, and it made him want to do even more for Friends.

Bob brings more than two decades of executive leadership in strategic planning, organizational alignment and product and market development. He has served as a Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President of Product and strategic advisor to multiple organizations, helping teams navigate growth, transitions and complex challenges. On the board, he’s putting those skills to work keeping Friends strong and focused on the kids we serve for years to come.

Beyond Friends, Bob is involved with VITAL Wines, a nonprofit dedicated to equitable healthcare access for vineyard workers and their families. He also helps organize the SOS Clinic’s annual Chili Cook-off, which supports a free, bilingual clinic serving uninsured and under-insured residents of the Walla Walla Valley.