Roger began his career with Fareway in 1983 at just 17 years old, starting at Store #479 in Independence, Iowa. Over the years, his journey took him through several locations, including Grinnell, Shenandoah, Cherokee, and Cedar Falls, where he gained valuable experience and built lasting relationships. He later served as Manager at Store #900 in Des Moines for five years and then led Store #974 in Cedar Falls for 11 years. In 2018, Roger was promoted to Regional Supervisor, and most recently, he was honored to become Regional Vice President of the North Region, where he focuses on supporting teams and continuing Fareway’s tradition of excellence.
Roger is passionate about giving back and is actively involved with organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Variety Club. He and his wife, LuAnn, live in Ankeny, Iowa, and are proud parents to two daughters, Ashley Johnson and Courtney Wirtz, as well as grandparents to Brenden, Jordan, and Kingston. Outside of work, Roger enjoys traveling, golfing, fishing, and cheering on his grandkids at their sporting events.