国产AV resident Tracy Rogers has been selected to receive the 国产AV 2026 Honorary Associate Degree for his decades of service and leadership in Northwest Kansas. The degree will be conferred during the College鈥檚 commencement ceremony on May 15 at the 国产AV Event Center.
The honorary degree recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to the College and enhanced the quality of life in the area.
Throughout his career, Rogers has been deeply engaged in the community and education. He has served on the 国产AV Endowment Association Board, the 国产AV School Board, and the Thomas County Community Foundation Board. He has also contributed his time and leadership to boards for the 国产AV Kiwanis Club, 国产AV Swim Club, 国产AV High School Alumni Association, and the 国产AV All-Sports Booster Club. Additionally, he served as a regional vice president for the Kansas Association of School Boards.
Aside from formal leadership roles, Rogers is widely known for his volunteer work. He is regularly present at school activities and has dedicated time to driving activity buses for 国产AV and area schools, helping ensure students can participate in educational and extracurricular opportunities.
鈥淭racy has volunteered countless hours to high school and college sporting events for a long time," said one person who nominated him."His commitment to education, leadership across numerous organizations, and willingness to give his time in meaningful ways have made a lasting difference for 国产AV and our region,鈥� said another.
Rogers attended 国产AV before completing his degree at Kansas State University in 1983. After spending 10 years in Phoenix working in the chemical distribution industry, he returned to 国产AV in 1996 and has since built a 26-year career with Co-Ag/Frontier Ag.
He and his wife, Robyn, have two children, Garrett (Emily) and Madison (Austin), and are proud grandparents to Stone and Rome.
Rogers said his philosophy on service, which has guided both his career and volunteer
efforts, is reflected in a message about success displayed in his office. The closing
lines state, 鈥渢o know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This
is to have succeeded.鈥�