For twenty years, Jerry Rogers has been turning policy into practice. He is the founder of Capitol Allies and the Six Degrees Project, an independent, nonpartisan effort that promotes entrepreneurship, economic growth, and free enterprise. Jerry also has the privilege of serving as vice president at the Institute for Liberty (IFL).
Prior to establishing Capitol Allies, Jerry was a deputy vice president at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). He led PhRMA’s federal alliance team, working with industry leaders, the scientific and research community, patient advocates, physicians, think tanks, and policy experts, to advance common interests on policy, regulatory rules, and legislation.
Before joining PhRMA, Jerry enjoyed a wide experience in politics, policy, and persuasion:
• Press secretary/legislative aide to New Jersey Assemblyman Nicholas R. Felice (R-40th District)
• District director for Congressman William J. Martini (R-NJ)
• Director of development at the Competitive Enterprise Institute
• Director of external affairs at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
• Health Forum fellow at the Aspen Institute
Jerry’s writings have appeared in myriad news and opinion sites, including National Review Online, RealClearEnergy, RealClearPolicy, RealClearMarkets, the Daily Caller, TheBlaze, the Washington Examiner, The Hill, Townhall, PJMedia, and Free Enterprise.com. His work has been cited by Fox News Business, Breitbart, NJ Today, One America News, among others.
Jerry is a frequent guest on talk radio and cable television, and has been a guest expert for numerous panel discussions hosted by think tanks, trade groups, and state legislatures. He is the co-host of The LangerCast on the RELM Network.
Jerry was born in the Bronx, NY and grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey; attended Bergen Catholic High School; and, after graduating from Fordham University, taught history and theology at Iona Preparatory School. Jerry lives in Montgomery County, MD with his wife, Erica, and their five children.
