Rich Rogers is the Chief Executive Officer of Xemelgo, a company that provides app-based solutions to modernize manufacturing processes. In addition, Rich serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound, focusing on enhancing access to Industry 4.0 technologies for the Pacific Northwest manufacturing community. Previously, Rich held the position of Senior Vice President at Hitachi Vantara, where responsibilities included leading the development of several key product portfolios following the acquisition of Archivas. Rich's extensive experience spans roles at notable companies such as EMC, i2 Technologies, Lockheed-Martin, IBM, and the United States Marine Corps.