Van Rogers was definitely a quirky guy from another era.  Sporting a ten gallon hat and a waxed moustache, Rogers was hailed on trade show floors as “The Colonel”.

But Rogers was a visionary in the industry recognizing the need early on for standards and professionalism. He was a founder of the Exhibit Designers & Producers Association (ED&PA) and was involved in the creation of the National Trade Show Exhibitors Association (NTSEA).

In this video, Jeffrey Blackwell speaks about Van Rogers and his impact on the business.

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For over 66 years The Rogers Company has been an award winning designer and manufacturer of branded environments for tradeshow exhibits, corporate events, lobbies, showrooms and retail environments – essentially any place where communicating your brand is vital.