Bob McNamara (born August 6, 1961 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey player and executive.
McNamara attended the University of Notre Dame and played for their ice hockey team, earning a bachelor's degree in economics in 1983.
On January 26, 1996, he was named the director of hockey operations and general manager of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the IHL.
McNamara won the IHL's General Manager of the Year award for his efforts in building the Griffins in their inaugural season.
McNamara also was instrumental in constructing the affiliation between the Griffins and the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL.