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Richard H. Rogers

Richard H. Rogers

Annapolis

Summary

Strategic Communications and International Business professional with extensive experience supporting federal agencies, including HHS, CMS, EPA, DOE, and DOC. Expertise in policy communications, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory messaging within complex government environments. Background in international business development and global market expansion across manufacturing and consulting sectors. Fluent in French with working proficiency in Spanish. Proficient in JIRA, SharePoint, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Office. Known for delivering results aligned with mission-critical objectives. Published author and results-driven professional dedicated to developing and executing communication strategies that advance public-sector innovation and operational effectiveness.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strategic Communications Consultant

LMI
Tysons, Virginia
03.2022 - 05.2025
  • Led strategic communications for the CMS Shared Savings Program supporting HHS policy objectives.
  • Developed messaging supporting Accountable Care Organizations, improving patient engagement and care outcomes.
  • Streamlined regulatory communications to reduce audit risk and support CMS compliance.
  • Coordinated communications between CMS leadership and policy stakeholders.

Consultant

R.H. Rogers Global Consulting, LLC
Annapolis, Maryland
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepared nomination talking points for a U.S. Senator serving on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the Director General of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service and the Assistant Secretary for Global Markets.
  • Provided market-entry advisory services focused on reducing compliance risk and accelerating expansion into emerging markets.
  • Designed and launched a corporate website, developing written content including articles, blog posts, and site architecture.

Director of International Business

LaMotte Chemical Company
Chestertown, Maryland
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Led international expansion across EMEA, APAC, and Latin America, increasing international revenue by 40%.
  • Negotiated distributor agreements and strategic partnerships, accelerating global market entry.
  • Directed product initiatives in China and delivered executive presentations in Beijing.
  • Improved global logistics and supply chain efficiency while reducing operational costs.
  • Ensured compliance with international regulatory frameworks.

Management Consultant

R.H. Rogers Global Consulting, LLC
Annapolis, Maryland
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Restructured international supply chains and logistics frameworks, reducing operational costs and improving delivery performance across multi-regional markets.
  • Managed compliance activities across international markets to minimize legal and financial exposure.
  • Assisted a technology client with Asia market expansion by sourcing in-country personnel.
  • Developed recruiting strategies using both traditional and digital sourcing methods to identify top talent in active and passive markets.
  • Advised a European client in Shanghai on research strategy for a proposed joint venture with a U.S. law firm.
  • Successfully recruited international lawyers for major firms, including Skadden Arps, Jones Day, and Cleary Gottlieb across São Paulo, Moscow, Beijing, and Hong Kong.
  • Developed strategic business plans for an international human capital recruiting firm and a non-profit promoting energy-efficient natural gas solutions.

Director

Beckett-McLaughlin International
Annapolis, Maryland
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Developed and implemented marketing and talent acquisition strategies focused on international law, investment banking, and the oil and gas sectors.
  • Designed multi-channel marketing strategies supporting global expansion and executive recruitment initiatives.
  • Led executive search engagements in Brazil, Beijing, Brussels, and Moscow, placing senior leaders in key positions.
  • Built an international candidate pipeline across corporate law, finance, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors.

Director

Global Technology Services / Global Security Services
Severna Park, Maryland
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Led marketing and outreach campaigns for a security consulting and IT services firm to strengthen brand visibility and international business development.
  • Generated sales prospects, initiated business development opportunities, and supported strategic marketing initiatives.
  • Managed technical staffing subcontracts with major government contractors and recruited cleared technical professionals.
  • Developed strategy and content for the company website, marketing materials, and email campaigns.
  • Collaborated on research related to workplace violence, travel security, emergency management, human trafficking, disaster preparedness, and pandemic response.

Project Manager

ICF International
Washington, DC
03.1999 - 12.2002
  • Managed federal environmental programs supporting the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Developed communications frameworks improving collaboration across government and private stakeholders.
  • Led stakeholder outreach initiatives focused on climate change risk and international business engagement.

Education

Public Administration -

American University
Washington, DC

International Studies - undefined

Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland

Skills

  • Strategic Communications
  • Federal Program Communications
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Government Consulting
  • International Business Development
  • Global Market Expansion
  • Internal Communications
  • Cross-Cultural Negotiation
  • Change Management
  • B2B Sales & Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Crisis Communications
  • Messaging & Branding
  • Project Management
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

Prosci Certified Change Practitioner

Languages

French
Spanish

Technical Tools

  • JIRA
  • SharePoint
  • ServiceNow
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Selected Career Highlights

  • Federal Strategic Communications Leadership, Led communications strategy supporting major federal programs and policy initiatives for agencies including HHS, CMS, and EPA. Developed messaging frameworks and stakeholder engagement strategies that improved transparency, regulatory alignment, and program adoption.
  • International Business Expansion, Directed global market development across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, increasing international revenue by 40% within three years while expanding distribution networks and strategic partnerships in key emerging markets.
  • Global Negotiations and Partnerships, Negotiated distributor agreements, joint ventures, and strategic alliances supporting international growth initiatives in the manufacturing and technology sectors.
  • Policy and Government Affairs Communications, Prepared congressional briefing materials and nomination talking points for a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee related to senior leadership appointments within the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service and Global Markets.
  • Climate and Environmental Policy Engagement, As Project Manager supporting EPA initiatives, facilitated collaboration between government and international insurance stakeholders on climate risk communications, creating one of the first formal partnerships between the agency and that industry sector.
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership and Global Engagement, Led international presentations, negotiations, and market-entry initiatives across multiple regions including China, Brazil, and Europe while managing multicultural teams and global stakeholder relationships.
  • Strategic Communications and Digital Engagement, Designed corporate websites, developed thought-leadership content, and implemented communications strategies supporting business development, organizational branding, and market positioning.

Timeline

Strategic Communications Consultant

LMI
03.2022 - 05.2025

Consultant

R.H. Rogers Global Consulting, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022

Director of International Business

LaMotte Chemical Company
01.2013 - 01.2021

Management Consultant

R.H. Rogers Global Consulting, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2013

Director

Beckett-McLaughlin International
01.2006 - 01.2009

Director

Global Technology Services / Global Security Services
01.2003 - 01.2006

Project Manager

ICF International
03.1999 - 12.2002

International Studies - undefined

Washington College

Public Administration -

American University