Rob Ortt

Rob Ortt
Ortt in 2021
Minority Leader of the New York State Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office June 28, 2020
Deputy	Andrew Lanza
Preceded by	John J. Flanagan
Member of the New York Senate from the 62nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2015
Preceded by	George Maziarz
Mayor of North Tonawanda
In office January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2014
Preceded by	Lawrence Soos
Succeeded by	Arthur Pappas
Personal details
Born	Robert Gary Ortt II (1979-05-23) May 23, 1979 (age 44) North Tonawanda, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Meghan Ortt
Education	Canisius College (BA)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	2001–2009
Rank	First Lieutenant
Unit	New York Army National Guard
Battles/wars	War in Afghanistan
Awards	Bronze 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.