Robert W. Rogers

Biography

 Bob retired from DDI after 38 years with the company, the last 25 as president and COO. In his present role as president emeritus, Bob consults with key DDI clients, applying his deep experience and expertise in strategy execution, performance management, leadership development and succession management.  During his tenure as president, Bob focused on values-based leadership to make DDI an employer of choice and aligned DDI's internal culture with customer focus, innovation, teamwork and high involvement. Career Highlights DDI was voted one of the top 10 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America (SHRM & Great Place to Work Institute) and Best Company to Work for in Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) under Bob’s leadership. Bob works with organizations at senior levels on "Executing Business Strategy" to help align strategic priorities with the rest of the organization and create stronger accountability systems and a greater focus. Under his leadership, DDI's revenues grew 300 percent. Bob serves as an executive coach for the presidents of other organizations. He is a trustee emeritus for Robert Morris University's Board of Trustees and a member of the Narrow Gate Foundation Board of Trustees. Bob was the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times' Diamond Award recipient for Leadership. Education and Credentials B.S. in Meteorology from Pennsylvania State University B.A. in Education from Towson State University M.A. in Education from Troy University

Research Interest

 Business Development