Bob Sutyak was a football defensive back who was reliable and instinctive. He started in 41 consecutive games for the Oilers – including six at quarterback – and intercepted 16 passes which ranks fifth in program history. Sutyak crafted his best season that included 9 interceptions in 1992, when Findlay won a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championship. Sutyak earned NAIA All-District accolades during both his junior and senior seasons, and was named NAIA Academic All-America in 1992. The Oilers went 35-9-1 during his career, including 5-1 playoff record.
As a player and also after graduation, Sutyak has demonstrated his philosophy, “Sports teaches teamwork, discipline and hard work, the attributes that will also make a person successful in their persona life and in business.” He has served with the Lincoln Electric Company for 18 years, the last five as manager of Global Environmental, Health and Safety. Sutyak has stayed active in football as an Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) official for the past 20 years, and has officiated in two state championships. Also a member of the Intercollegiate Officials Association, Sutyak has officiated for eight years, including the 2006 Stagg Bowl to determine the NCAA II national championship. He currently serves on the executive board for the Northeast Ohio Officials Association.
The father of three girls, Sutyak has volunteered as a youth baseball and soccer coach. He is also a board member of Perry Community Fitness Center. Sutyak and his wife, Heather, reside in Perry, Ohio, with daughters Gabrielle, Brooke and Lauren.
