2007 40 Under 40 Honoree: Randy Rogers

As executive director of private duty operations at Integrity Home Care, Randy Rogers now oversees 300 employees, but just eight years ago, he joined the startup company as its first staff nurse.

“It was predicted by our competitors that we would fail within six months,” Rogers said. “We had every conceivable obstacle thrown at us and overcame them with God’s help and great leadership. It was a big risk for me, but I’m so glad I took it.”

In 2006, Integrity Home Care grossed more than $26 million in revenue, with private duty operations generating about half of that total. This year, Rogers is managing a of $13.2 million budget.

Professionally, Rogers said his goals and accomplishments align with his health-care-focused agenda. He actively pursues legislation “that offers home care as a real alternative in the health care continuum,” and he enjoys educating and inspiring anyone who is interested in advancing the cause of home care advantages.

“I enjoy talking about improving our health care systems and want to become more involved with organizations geared (toward) improving the care of the elderly and disabled,” he said.

Rogers, who recently traveled to South America on a mission trip, said that on the personal side, he’s looking for ways to become more involved in outreach programs.

Regardless of which goals he’s pursuing, his top priority is his family – wife Melahnie home-schools the couple’s four daughters: Autumn, 12, Paige, 10, Hope, 9, and Grace, 5.

“There have been times when business could have interfered with my family, and I have always chosen my family first,” Rogers said. “As I continue to broaden my horizons, this dilemma may occur more frequently, but the decisions will always be the same.”

Stats

Position: Executive Director of Private Duty Operations, Integrity Home Care

Age: 38

Favorite professional sports team: Miami Dolphins – “I know they stink, but give ‘em time.”

A quote to live by: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Jesus Christ

Information accurate at the time of the honor.