Robert Clarke

Meet Robert Clarke, CEO, family man, and entrepreneur. He represents that unique slice of the immigrant story peppered with immeasurable successes even when the path is filled with obstacles. Bobby, as he is affectionately called by his friends emigrated to the U.S. with a plan to be successful in business but not necessarily knowing what path he was going to take.

This was not a deterrent however, as when one is determined to rise to the top the vision always presents itself. Laying the foundation was a critical element to this vision, so he obtained an associate degree in computer science at Monroe College and later a B.A. in Business Administration at Iona College.

Armed with this educational-ammunition his first attempt at business was a partnership in the travel business, Bronx Travel Express, with a school friend. Cutting his teeth with a fairly successful business only whetted Bobby’s appetite for more challenging enterprises, thus Irie Jam was born. His desire to present quality radio programming to a hungry, ready and economically viable Caribbean community was the fuel driving this passion.

Ten years later Irie Jam (93.5FM WRTN) heard weeknights and Saturdays, under the astute leadership of Bobby Clarke (with a competent executive team and disc jockeys) is a potent force to be reckoned with in the North American Market. It has evolved over the years from its humble beginnings to a becoming a necessary vehicle for entertainment, news, and cohesion within the Caribbean Community.

Submitted by: Andrea Daley