About Lesley M. Rogers

Award-Winning Marketer, Strategist and Event Planner

With more than 20 years of experience shaping brands, building communities, and creating experiences that resonate, Lesley M. Rogers brings unmatched versatility, insight, and hands‑on leadership to every engagement.

As the Founder and CEO of LMR Strategies, LLC, she partners with organizations to align sales and marketing strategy, optimize marketing plans and investments, elevate brand visibility, and drive meaningful performance across pipeline, engagement, and ROI. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of modern marketing—strategic planning, integrated campaigns, events, field marketing, content, demand generation, digital, PR, and analyst relations. She’s a rare marketer who not only sees the full chessboard, but plays every piece with precision, creativity, and intention.

Her approach blends data‑driven analysis with inventive thinking—diagnosing root challenges, stepping into the customer’s shoes, and guiding teams toward strategies and experiences that resonate and perform. A sought‑after speaker and mentor within the marketing community, Lesley is recognized for her transformative leadership and innovation. Her ability to align strategy with business goals and spark meaningful change has earned industry recognition, including the NetApp President’s Club Award, the GAIN Award for Innovation in Government Marketing, and multiple marketing leadership nominations.

Lesley also leads Events by LMR, an LMR Strategies company that plans and produces events of every size and style. Her event experience ranges from corporate and government conferences to private celebrations, community gatherings, and immersive themed experiences. She has produced events around the world at iconic venues including Times Square, Smithsonian museums, and Major League Baseball stadiums, partnering with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, international delegations, small organizations, and remarkable individuals. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for 20 or a signature event for 200, she brings the same level of creativity, precision, and care—designing experiences that connect people and elevate the moments that matter.

Her greatest measure of success is simple: helping clients spark bold ideas, navigate change, and create results—and experiences—that truly matter.

Beyond the boardroom, Lesley is deeply committed to community service. She has a long-standing record of volunteerism with organizations such as DC Central Kitchen, Capital Area Food Bank, Soldier’s Angels, and the USO. Her dedication to service also extends to leadership—having served as Vice Chair of the ACT-IAC Volunteer Corps—where she championed causes that uplift and empower both individuals and communities. Her passion for impact runs deeper than business—it’s rooted in purpose.