Derek Rogers

About Derek Rogers

WHAT I DO:I help CEOs and business leaders navigate challenges, refine strategies, and accelerate growth through peer advisory forums and executive WHO I WORK WITH:I collaborate with high-performing CEOs, business owners, and senior executives who seek wisdom, accountability, and faith-based leadership guidance to scale their businesses while maintaining purpose-driven success. WHY WORK WITH ME?I bring over 30 years of Business experience and leadership in financial services, business consulting, strategic planning, and organizational growth.I facilitate a confidential, high-trust environment where leaders get access to other leaders who help them gain clarity, solve problems, and connect mission and purpose to their organizations.I provide faith-centered guidance that integrates business excellence with purpose-driven impact. WHAT\'S UNIQUE ABOUT ME?A strong foundation in both corporate strategy and execution blended with personal faith-based leadership.Deep experience in change management, risk management, and business transformation.Proven track record in leading organizations and mentoring leaders toward sustainable success. SERVICES WE OFFER in C12 Greater Charlotte: CEO Peer Advisory Groups for Christian Business Owners & Leaders Executive Coaching & Mentorship Strategic Business Planning Exposure to Business as a Ministry: Connect the WHY and HOW you are leading your organization Faith-Based Leadership Development MY STORY:I’ve been privileged to lead, mentor, and guide other leaders and executives in integrating their business and all areas of life. My journey started in financial services, where I honed my skills in project management, risk management, initiative portfolio planning and management, and strategic planning. Over time, I realized my true passion: helping leaders thrive, not just in revenue and operations, but in purpose and impact.Today, I lead CEO peer advisory forums with C12, where faith-driven leaders gain the insights, strategies, and accountability they need to lead with confidence.I\'ve got 3 boys, 2 dogs, and 1 amazing wife. MY SPECIALTIES: Executive Leadership Development Business Growth Strategies Peer Advisory Facilitation Organizational Transformation Change Management - Planning & Execution Purpose-Driven Leadership

Experience

1. Chair

   C12 Business Forums

   Dec 2018 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Chair for C12 Greater Charlotte - working with business owners to build great businesses.Work daily with business owners, presidents and CEO\'s. C12 is an invitation-only group of business owners, presidents and CEO’s. We meet monthly in advisory roundtables of 10-14 members, who have found the C12 day extremely valuable across many areas including: • Counsel for difficult decisions from others who have varied experiences but a common set of values; • A refreshing and more strategic approach to both the leadership of the business and the purpose and ministry of it; • Belief in the balance of building the important relationships of life as well as building businesses; • A third-party objective board of advisors dedicated to contributing, rooting, and praying for your success

Education

• Wake Forest University

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; French Language & Culture

• Wake Forest University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

Skills

• Banking
• Risk Management
• Financial Services
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management