Art Rogers

Art Rogers has over 25 years of experience in the footwear and apparel industry. In 1994, they began their career as President of North America at Saucony. In 2002, they were hired as President and CEO of Sun and Earth, Inc., where they led two rounds of financing, tripled sales volume, and increased geographic and channel distribution. In 2004, Art became the Vice President of Sales at Converse, Inc., where they were responsible for the total operations of the U.S. Field Sales organization. In 2011, Art founded and served as General Manager of ShoeString Shoes, LLC, a progressive thinking footwear company focused on unique and innovative product offerings. In 2016, Art founded Rogers Consulting, where they assist companies with executive level sales planning/development, marketing, business development, event planning/management, strategic planning, M & A, and DTC sales and distribution planning. Currently, Art is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Global Distribution at SHEEX, Inc., the world's first performance fabric bedding company.

Art Rogers received a Bachelor of Science in Fine and Applied Art from Central Michigan University in 1984, majoring in Journalism and Advertising. Art then went on to earn an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School in 1990, specializing in Marketing and International Business.