“On June 9 you displayed MBRT at a new level of effectiveness in promoting business opportunity.  Roger, you persistently raise the important issues, induce officials to account, and help minority businesses to grow.  It is gratifying to work with someone so dedicated to the mission.” 

…Daniel Heath, Senior Fellow, Georgetown University’s Center for Financial Institutions, Policy & Governance, former Executive Director International Monetary Fund and former Associate Director White House Economic Council 

 “Roger demonstrated that he is an outstanding consensus builder working across cultural barriers and differences with small and minority business owners to advance a common agenda-raising the level of federal contracting opportunities through his inclusive quality style of leadership.”

…Tim Foreman, Executive Director for Small Business, Veterans Administration and former Director, Small Business, Department of Navy 

“The luncheon program was terrific…the small business community needs your strong leadership and advocacy.”

… Robert Saldivar, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Acquisition and Logistics, VA (Retired) and former Director, Small Business Department of Navy 

 “Let me tell you that the luncheon panel was impeccable.  One of the best I have witnessed.  And the moderator is the moderator to end all moderators - fantastic.  The topics covered were timely and everyone was knowledgeable.” 

…Denise Rodriguez-Lopez, Esq.,President & CEO,The KMJ Company and former Director, Small Business Department of Transportation 

“Congratulations on an outstanding event. I was very impressed with the luncheon presenters – but pleasantly surprised with the knowledge and information presented by the WH briefers.  Obviously the issues are not new – but we have to keep every administration’s feet to the fire if we are going to move the needle at all.“

…Theresa Speake, CEO, Speake Consulting and former Director Office of Economic Impact, Department of Energy (which oversees the DOE Small Business Office) 

“As CEO of MBRT, Roger has built a unique organization. There is not a more dynamic collection of CEO’s anywhere. Supporting minority-led businesses of all sizes, MBRT opens channels and creates growth and innovation that provides critical economic growth.  The MBRT 2010 Annual Meeting and the White House briefing that followed was extremely informative, providing unparalleled access to minority business. Kudos to Roger for another great event!”

…Joseph Guzman, CEO, StratGlobal and past First Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Office of Financial Management and Comptroller 

“You really put together quite an impressive panel of speakers.  Your panel of leaders from the current and previous Administrations, key trade associations, and the legal community were all very informative and brought varying and insightful perspectives on some of the key current issues facing small and minority business owners seeking Federal procurement opportunities.”

…Mauricio Vera, Director Small Business US Agency for International Development  

“It was a pleasure to meet and join you last week at the MBRT roundtable luncheon and the White House briefing afterwards.   I've attended many government and/or quasi government seminars associated with small and minority business opportunities over the years.  .  I must say that the MBDA seminar and subsequent luncheon hosted by MBRT and  the White House Briefing and Capitol Hill reception  exceeded any and all previous such seminars.   The speakers at the both sessions were prominent in their respective fields,  diverse and dynamic.   I walked away with a wealth of information.  I have already registered for the Minority Enterprise Development Week Conference coming up in August. 

“Roger...I appreciate your focus and leadership and share your passion to grow and protect the interest of small businesses in America .”

…Earl Hubbard, CEO Orion Technology, Inc. Huntsville, AL