Vince Roig

Founding Chairman

Vince Roig founded Helios Education Foundation in 2004 and has been serving as the Founding Chairman of the Board since its inception.

Mr. Roig has been a steadfast advocate for education for more than five decades, dedicating his career to expanding educational opportunities and supporting student success. As the Founding Chairman of the Board of Helios Education Foundation, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the foundation’s mission to promote education as a means of economic advancement. Under his guidance, Helios has grown to become one of the largest education-focused foundations in Arizona and Florida, with an endowment of over $700 million.

His leadership at Helios reflects his deep commitment to education. He has helped steer the Foundation’s focus toward initiatives that enhance college and career readiness, particularly for underserved communities. His vision and direction have enabled Helios to invest significantly in programs that support students from early childhood through postsecondary education.

Before founding Helios, Mr. Roig served as Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of Southwest Student Services Corporation for over 20 years. During his tenure, he led the issuance of more than $10 billion in private activity bonds to fund student loans, greatly expanding access to higher education for students in Arizona and Florida. His efforts in this role underscored his belief in the power of education to transform lives.

In addition to his work with Helios, Mr. Roig has been actively involved with numerous educational and community organizations. He is an Emeritus Board Member for Greater Phoenix Leadership, previously served on the Board of Directors for Teach for America – National and recently chaired Education Forward Arizona’s Board of Directors. His service has extended to various other boards, including Valley of the Sun United Way, the Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board, and the Phoenix Art Museum. 

His decades-long dedication to education and advocacy for students has earned him recognition. Most recently, he was recognized as one of Valley Leadership’s 75th Arizona Leaders of the Year in 2024 and named the 2025 Maestro of Community Service in Phoenix by Latino Leaders Magazine. Mr. Roig also has been recognized by several organizations, including the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence, the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Phoenix Business Journal.

Mr. Roig holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Athens State University, and a Master of Science degree from Richmond College in New York.