A former broadcast meteorologist sharing my views and insights on a variety of topics, including meteorology, faith, fitness, communication and current events.
Professional Background
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Rich Rogers spent 10 years as a broadcast meteorologist, primarily at WAGT (NBC 26). Following a brief role at WJBF NewsChannel 6 in 2016, he began a career in higher education at Augusta University. Rich served on the university’s Web Services team for more than nine years before being named Director of Parking Services in April 2026. He is also a dedicated leader in shared governance, having served more than six years on Augusta University Staff Council, including as Chair in fiscal year 2024-25, and as Treasurer and Parliamentarian of the University System of Georgia Staff Council.
Education
- Graduated from Greenbrier High School in Evans, Georgia
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Augusta State University (2003)
- Completed 3-year Broadcast Meteorology Program at Mississippi State University (2011)
- Earned broadcast seal of approval from the National Weather Association (2012)
Family
- Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia
- Married to Stephanie
- Dad to an active boy and a beautiful little girl
Other Activities
From 2019 to 2021, Rich served as president of the Augusta University Alumni Association and was a board member from 2013 to 2023. Rich also served as president of the association’s Summerville Alumni Society from 2015-2017. He was a member of the Summerville Alumni board from 2009-2018, formerly known as Augusta State University Alumni Association. In 2014, Rich was among the first group of recipients of the university’s Jag20 award, which was given to emerging alumni leaders (the award is now known as the Outstanding Young Alumni Award). Rich also served as an ex-officio trustee of the Augusta University Foundation from 2019 to 2021, and was part of the historic vote to merge the Georgia Health Sciences Foundation with the AU Foundation.
Rich and his wife are active members of West Acres Baptist Church in Evans, Georgia.
In May 2017, Rich was elected to his neighborhood association’s board of directors, serving as Secretary/Treasurer until moving in November 2018.
In his spare time, Rich enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends, working in the yard, and keeping up with politics.
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