Rob Ortt

Rob Ortt
Ortt in 2021
Minority Leader of the New York State Senate
Assumed office
June 28, 2020
DeputyAndrew Lanza
Preceded byJohn J. Flanagan
Member of the New York Senate
from the 62nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded byGeorge Maziarz
Mayor of North Tonawanda
In office
January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byLawrence Soos
Succeeded byArthur Pappas
Personal details
Born
Robert Gary Ortt II

(1979-05-23) May 23, 1979 (age 45)
North Tonawanda, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMeghan Ortt
EducationCanisius College (BA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service2001–2009
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitNew York Army National Guard
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsBronze Star
Army Commendation Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Robert Gary Ortt II (born May 23, 1979) is an American military veteran, treasurer, and politician who is a member of the New York State Senate. Ortt represents the 62nd district, which covers Niagara and Orleans counties. First elected in 2014, Ortt is a Republican.

Prior to serving in the State Senate, Ortt served as mayor of North Tonawanda, New York from 2010 to 2014 and as city treasurer from 2007 to 2010. On June 19, 2020, Ortt was named Senate Minority Leader.