Background
Rogers, Cornelius Thomas was born on April 15, 1927 in New York City. Son of William George and Eleanor (Carey) Rogers.
Rogers, Cornelius Thomas was born on April 15, 1927 in New York City. Son of William George and Eleanor (Carey) Rogers.
Chief steward St. Regis Hotel, New York City, 1947-1949. Food and beverage controller The Commodore, 1949-1950, The Carlyle, New York City, 1950-1959. President Richmond (Virginia) Hotels, Inc., 1959-1974, NR & Associates, Inc., Richmond, since 1974.
Member Gov's. Travel and Tourism Services Board, Virginia, Alcoholic Beverage Control Study Commission, Virginia, 1972-1974.
Member Richmond Tax Study Commn, past board directors Richmond Chamber of Commerce Served as sergeant United States Air Force, 1945-1946. Member American Hotel and Motel Association (travel committee, board directors, 1980-1982, certified), Virginia Hotel and Motel Association (past president, W.G. Malone Achievement award 1973), Fraternal Order Police, International Council of Hotel-Motel Management Companies, Richmond Innkeepers Association (past president), Food Service Executives of Richmond (past president), Virginia Restaurant Association (past board directors), Center Richmond Association (past board directors), Richmond Urban league (past board directors), Food and Beverage Managers Association, Richmond Council Navy League of the United States Clubs: Hotel Executive (New York City). Lodges: Rotary, Knights of Columbus.
Married Emma Catherine Hagenbach, January 24, 1959. Children: Neal, William, Kathryn.