We welcome a chance to talk with you! We can be reached by telephone at 503-648-4181, by email at marketing@rodgers.rain.com (your email will be forwarded to the person you seek), or by mail at Rodgers Instruments, 1300 NE 25th Ave., Hillsboro, Oregon 97124.
President
Lloyd Robbins
"The amazing thing about the organ is its versatility...the way it can go from a soft and prayerful prelude to a jubilant celebration. The organ can express such an emotional range during a single service. It does everything."
Lloyd Robbins, who joined Rodgers in 1997, oversees the company's day-to-day operations. A pianist from a young age, he enjoyed several rewarding years as a teacher and band leader before being appointed to the first of several positions at major music companies such as Hal Leonard Corporation, Wurlitzer and Young Chang America. In addition to executive and management roles, Lloyd has been a leader in numerous industry associations and organizations. Even after decades in the wholesale and retail music business, he says some of his most enduring lessons in life came from his early music teachers.
Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Tony Schmidt
"The things that impressed me the most when I first started at Rodgers and continue to impress me are its people and the quality of the product. I was amazed at how many young looking people had over 20 years of service and by the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into producing each organ."
Tony Schmidt started at Rodgers in 1989 and rose through the ranks, becoming controller in 1996 and vice president and CFO in 2008. He has public accounting experience and maintains a current CPA license. He also sings weekly in his church choir.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Duane Kuhn
"I believe that the organ is the instrument ideally suited to bring forth a new song of praise from the congregation."
Duane (Dewey) Kuhn took the helm of the Sales & Marketing Department at Rodgers in 2004 after serving executive roles at Baldwin Piano & Organ Co., The Wurlitzer Co. and Church Organ Systems. Since joining Rodgers, he has visited Rodgers representatives and organ installations around the world. Dewey considers our work to be primarily supporting music ministry by providing products that allow the support and leading of all styles of worship.
Vice President of Engineering
Tony Williams
"I believe the digital organ is a great instrumental vehicle for supporting worship, whether traditional or contemporary music is the road travelled. The development professionals at Rodgers work hard and smart to make Rodgers organs, in particular, the most versatile."
Tony Williams, who joined Rodgers in 1990, leads the product engineering and IT development operations at Rodgers. He has 30 years experience in electronic music product development, with positions at ARP Instruments, Fender Musical Instruments, Gulbransen, and Rodgers. He plays a Rodgers organ and sings in a contemporary music church almost every Sunday.
Director of Manufacturing
Richard Cardwell
"The most valuable thing in the factory is the people who build our products. It is amazing to see the dedication of skilled, highly experienced people in an environment where they know how much their work is valued."
Richard Cardwell started his Rodgers career in 1987 and rose through the ranks to become the head of the manufacturing division in 2005. He's traveled to Japan to study Roland Corporation's efficient manufacturing techniques and has put into practice numerous initiatives at Rodgers to raise the level of quality, efficiency and safety. Meaningful innovations and environmental responsibility are among his key interests.
Credit Manager
Diane Snyder
Director of Human Resources
Joseph Carmody
U.S. Western Region Sales Manager
Rick Anderson
U.S. North Eastern Region Sales Manager
Kent Holland
U.S. South Eastern Region Sales Manager
Bruce Hindla
U.S. North Central Region Sales Manager
Denny Reed
Export Sales Manager
John Green
Custom Organ Design Manager
Dan Miller
Technical Support Department
Cris Sandberg, Chris Schaefer, Pete Buxton, Susan Stewart
Product Support Department
Roy Hanson, Ed Wilson
Dealer Services Department
John Nettleton, Sandra McFerran, Dan Hall
Marketing Services Department
Jennifer Brandlon, Lynn Simon, Mia Martin
