The Family Business Guru

Thomas Rogers, Ph.D., is the president of Family Business Success.  He specializes in family conflict mediation, hiring new employees who fit the family culture, family strategic planning, and succession planning.  Dr. Rogers is also a professional speaker who leads seminars in team building, customer  service, leadership, and family business.

 Tom’s devotion to family business is a natural product of his upbringing in one. His efforts in running a chain of auto/truck parts stores dramatically increased employee morale and productivity.  As a result, the operation expanded to include branch locations and customers throughout the state of Michigan.

Tom has seen firsthand the pain that families endure when struggling with issues such as succession, compensation, equity shares, sibling rivalries, and lack of strategic planning.  The fact that some of these poignant challenges also affected Tom’s family explains his dedication and passion for working with family firms.  His mission is to help family businesses avoid this pain.  Dr. Rogers’ practice focuses on developing thriving businesses that meet the emotional, psychological, and financial needs of family members.

Tom was honored for his work by the Automotive Service Industry Association, which nominated him for the Young Executive of the Year.  Now he works as an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist.  Dr. Rogers authors articles on family business, evaluation of training programs, and performance management.  Tom’s real-world management skills and training expertise help family business owners achieve success by getting everyone to work together at their best.