Leonard Rogers

BOARD ROLE
Although his first career interest was to attend barber school, Leonard Rogers’ path into the air conditioning and heating business was sparked by a college career counselor — and the rest is history. Leonard began working with an uncle in the air conditioning and heating business in 1968 and opened his own company, Let’s Mechanical, in Splendora in 1982, where it continues to operate under his leadership with nine full-time employees. Through his business and community involvement, Leonard made connections that led friends to encourage him to run for the EMCID Board in 2004. He was elected to Position 8 in 2014 and reelected in 2018, 2022 and 2026, with his current term expiring in 2030; he also previously served as Director, Position 1, from 2004–2012.

“I had not heard of EMCID before, so my friend explained what it was and asked if I would be interested in running for a seat on the EMCID board,” said Leonard. “I had never run for public office and began to attend a few of the EMCID meetings before I threw my name in the hat for a seat. I didn’t expect to win, but it has been a great experience throughout the years.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Through his tenure on the board, Leonard has worked alongside fellow board members and EMCID President/CEO Frank McCrady to bring several large businesses to EMC, including in the East Montgomery County Industrial Park and Valley Ranch Town Center. He was also a board member when the East Montgomery County Scholarship Foundation was started, and continues to assist with the East Montgomery County Fair Association every year. “As an EMCID Director, I want to serve as a voice for those residents in the Splendora, Patton Village and Woodbranch portions of East Montgomery County, which are not always represented,” said Leonard. “We are excited to have places to eat, a movie theater and other businesses. We haven’t had anything like this and it helps our EMC communities continue to grow and expand.”

FAMILY
Leonard was born and raised in Alabama. He moved with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two children to Splendora in 1979; Leonard and Elizabeth have been married for more than 54 years. In addition to his work and board service, Leonard enjoys golfing and fishing on Lake Livingston.