David Rogers was born in 1959 in El Paso, Texas, Fort Bliss Military hospital. He and Leslie have been married since 1981 and have three sons. David attended Mt. San Jacinto, Cal Poly Pomona and Fresno Pacific University where he attained the following distinctions: Student Representative to the Board, MSJC Outstanding Student in Science and Engineering 1979-1980; Bank of America Outstanding Student in Science and Engineering Award; Distinguished Achievement Award- Fresno Pacific University; Summa cum laude; A.S. Engineering, Certificate in Engineering; B.A. Human Resources Management / Organizational Development.
David was employed at the very young age of nine. He continued his employment through college, with various engineering firms involved in land surveying and development. At the apex of his engineering career, he supervised 9 men as the head (Chief of Parties) in the land surveying division of Warner Engineering. He went on to contract with firms as a freelance Party Chief. His career took another turn when he opened a General Contracting business, accented by real estate sales and development. He earned the following designations during his years as a business owner: Licensed General contractor; Licensed Real Estate Agent; State Certified Appraiser.
David has served his community as a Cub Scout Master, Baseball Coach, convalescent home volunteer, Ordained Minister, Central California Ministries Inc. Board Member, Chowchilla Athletic Foundation Board Member, Public speaker for Rotary, Lions, Veterans, American Legion, NRA, Madera County Tea Party and various Churches and civic organizations, and Director of Central California Men's Choir. He was honored by Rotary International as a Paul Harris Fellow, their highest award.
In 1990, David and his family moved to Chowchilla, where he ran for elected office and served his community in the following capacities: two terms City Councilman, two terms Mayor and Mayor pro tem, City of Chowchilla, 1991-1998. Republican Central Committee; in 2010, he was elected Madera County Supervisor District #2.
David is an avid outdoorsman who loves to climb mountains, scuba dive, fish and hunt, go backpacking and sailing. Proficient with rifle and handguns, he is an expert archer and trains young archers in technique and hunter safety.
He is also an accomplished pianist and has played professionally since 1976
