Street Smarts

Roger served as President and CEO of The Retail Products Group (RPG) manufacturing and selling pet products to retailers from 2005 to 2012.

Before joining RPG, Roger gained business strategy experience with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). During his tenure at BCG, he optimized growth strategies for multinational consumer goods and retail organizations, including two years working abroad in Paris, France.

His prior work experience also includes positions at Walt Disney Imagineering in business strategy and KPMG LLP where he obtained his CPA.

He served as the Chairman of the American Pet Products Association (APPA) from 2011 to 2013 and is currently on the board of APPA. He has formerly served on the boards of directors of PetSmart Charities and the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC).

Book Smarts

He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in accounting and a Minor in music from Brigham Young University, graduating summa cum laude.

Passion

His wife and three daughters; playing the drums; songwriting; public speaking to youth groups; and playing with Bella!

Love

People. All people.

Motto

Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't, you're right!