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Keegan Rogers

Keegan Rogers

Director of People Operations | Recruiting & Workforce Strategy Leader | Building Scalable Hiring Systems & Performance-Driven Cultures

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PortlandMember since May 6, 2026
Partnership and Stakeholder ManagementOperational Planning & ExecutionClient & Community Relationship BuildingMulti-Market CoordinationProcess & Systems DevelopmentCommunication StrategyFormer Collegiate & Professional Goalkeeper
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Partnership and Stakeholder ManagementOperational Planning & ExecutionClient & Community Relationship BuildingMulti-Market CoordinationProcess & Systems Development

About

Relationship-driven operator with experience leading workforce strategy, organizational planning, and multi-market execution inside national sports organizations. Brings a background in fast-moving environments where trust, communication, and responsiveness directly impact long-term growth. Skilled at navigating layered organizations, aligning stakeholders around shared priorities, and building systems that improve execution across teams.

Comfortable managing day-to-day partnership needs while identifying larger opportunities that strengthen engagement, retention, and operational performance.

Experience

Executive Director of People Operations & Culture at Skyhawks Sports (2022-06 – Present)

  • Direct workforce planning across a national footprint of more than 3,100 employees, aligning staffing strategy with seasonal demand, market expansion, and operational priorities
  • Built reporting infrastructure that gives senior leadership visibility into hiring activity, staffing gaps, and readiness across regions, improving response time during peak growth periods
  • Work closely with regional leaders and executive stakeholders to support consistent program delivery across dozens of markets with varying operational needs
  • Step into struggling territories to assess operational breakdowns, rebuild communication structures, and stabilize execution during periods of transition
  • Support 18 area managers through performance coaching, hiring guidance, and operational planning tied to broader organizational goals
  • Partner across departments to improve coordination between recruiting, operations, and field leadership, reducing friction in high-volume environments
  • Help leadership evaluate market performance trends and staffing capacity when determining expansion opportunities and resource allocation

Marketing & Communications Director | Goalkeeping Director | Head Coach at Eastside Timbers & Thorns FC (2019-01 – 2022-12)

  • Managed club communications and external messaging while serving as a primary point of contact for families, coaches, and community stakeholders
  • Oversaw scheduling, staffing coordination, and program logistics across multiple teams and locations during periods of frequent change
  • Adjusted programming and staffing plans based on participation trends and seasonal demand to maintain consistency across the club
  • Played an active role in hiring discussions, identifying staffing gaps and helping leadership address operational needs before they affected programming
  • Built strong working relationships across coaches, families, and staff, contributing to long-term retention and stronger community engagement
  • Supported organizational visibility through community outreach, partner engagement, and ongoing communication efforts tied to club growth

Senior Director at Western Washington Surf FC (Formerly Titans FC) (2016-01 – 2018-12)

  • Supported organizational growth from 31 to 55 teams while helping leadership scale staffing structures, scheduling systems, and operational coordination
  • Created scheduling frameworks that balanced field availability, coach assignments, and travel logistics across several locations
  • Worked alongside club leadership on recruiting and retention initiatives that supported continued enrollment growth year over year
  • Helped maintain operational consistency during rapid expansion by improving communication between coaches, administrators, and leadership staff

Soccer Operations & Development | College Coach | WPL Academy Head Coach at Gonzaga University (2014-01 – Present)

  • Coordinate travel logistics, scheduling, and staffing across competitive environments where flexibility and quick decision-making are essential
  • Maintain communication across athletes, staff, and leadership groups to ensure alignment during changing schedules and operational demands
  • Support player development environments that require relationship management, accountability, and consistent organizational structure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Literature with a Secondary Education Emphasis – Western Washington University (2017-05)

Skills

Director of People OperationsRecruiting & Workforce Strategy Leader

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