Robert L. McLendon Jr. was an American academic, and the former president of St. Johns River Community College based in Palatka, Florida.
With his 36-year tenure he was one of the longest-serving presidents in the history of the Florida Community Colleges System.
With expansion of programs, he led it to be designated as St. Johns River State College.
McLendon graduated with his bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College.
McLendon had previously served as vice-president and dean of academic affairs at SJRCC before he was appointed president.