John W. Rogers is an American businessman who is the retired chairman of the board and chief executive officer of United Parcel Service, a position he held from May 1984 to November 1989.
After graduating from Miami, Rogers started with UPS as a trainee in Cincinnati loading and delivering packages.
He would eventually move into business roles, such as industrial engineering, personnel, and hub and delivery operations, before being promoted to division manager in Chicago.
[2] The key highlight of his tenure was the start of international air service between the United States and six European countries in 1985.
[3][4] Rogers stepped down as chairman in November 1989 and retired from active employment at the end of the year.