Rogers 14-year international work experience in 33 different countries is the foundation for First Tioga Realty.

A Broome County native, sport was his stepping-stone into the world of construction and real estate. The 2 time All-American Diver and Assistant Professor began his career coaching at the University level then international teams in swimming & diving. He eventually moved into construction consultant work for sport and recreation facilities around the world. His first projects included the National Aquatic complex for the country of Brunei and development projects for the Royal Brunei Yacht Club where he was elected to 2 terms as Commodore. He later took a position with a multinational corporation in Saudi Arabia.

Highlights include:

• Negotiating the purchase of luxury condos on the French Riviera in the Relais De La Reine building. Cannes, France.

• Consulting on the design and construction of the spa and health club in the Golden Tulip 5 Star resort hotel. Tunis, Tunisia.

• Design consultant for Desert Sea Divers Resort and Dive Village. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

• Design consultant for the FAL Resort & Beach. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

• Project Manager for major condo remodeling project. Dag- Hammarskjold Plaza, New York, New York.

• Design consultant for Champneys Health Clubs. London, England

Construction consultant for premium condo construction. Dalian, China.

• Preservation Association of the Southern Tier award winner for the renovation & repurposing of the Delaware & Hudson Building, Owego NY.

Roger has developed real estate investments across the region while growing First Tioga into one of the top producing Independent Broker offices in the area. He has been active in the community having served as a board member on the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce, the Tioga State Bank Owego Advisory Board and as President of the Greater Binghamton Association of Realtors. He has been awarded “Realtor of the Year” and has been nominated for “Who’s Who in America”. In his spare time Roger has been coaching springboard diving.