Robert Eugene Bledsaw (May 18, 1942 - April 19, 2008) was the founder of Judges Guild.

Bob Bledsaw was born May 18, 1942 in Decatur, Illinois, and was the son of Walter and Dorothy Bledsaw. He graduated from Lakeview High School and Richland Community College and attended Millikin University.^[1] He was employed as an engineer by A.W. Cash, Grigoleit, Essex Wire, General Electric and Zexel Illinois, contributing to the development of quadraphonic sound systems.^[1]

In 1976, with partner Bill Owen he founded The Judges Guild Game Co., which manufactured role-playing games and supplies.^[1] Bledsaw designed City State of the Invincible Overlord with the assistance of Bill Owen.

Bob Bledsaw died on April 19, 2008, from cancer.^[1]