Roger has been on the SightLife Board since 2008 and first became involved with the eye bank when he was the District Governor for the area's Lions in 1974-1975. As the current Board Chair of the Northwest Lions Foundation, Roger represents the Foundation on the SightLife Board.
Roger is an architect and is Principal and owner of Richert & Associates, located on Mercer Island since 1975. Prior to opening his own firm, he was Principal at the firm of ORB Organization Architects in Renton. Roger earned his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Washington State University in 1958.
Roger has served as International Director with Lions Clubs International from 1991 to 1993. He has received much recognition within the Lions organization from the local club level to the international level. He has received eight international president's medals as well as the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest recognition given by Lions Clubs International. He is a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, a Judge Brian Stevenson Fellow, and a member of the Renton Lions Club.
Roger and his wife, Rosemary, have been married 38 years and have 5 sons and 13 grandchildren. Rosemary also is very involved with Lions activities and has served as District Governor.
Roger's interests are family, Lions activities, and travel.