Michael Rogers is well respected for his community service and professional accomplishments. He has been a professional architect for over 40 years. For 32 years he designed and managed construction of McDonald’s Restaurants that were built in all 50 states of America. In 2000 he also created Maywood Illinois’ notable Underground Railroad Memorial. Mr. Rogers was elected President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) in 1995 and in 2010 was the first African American to serve as President of the American Institute of Architects for Illinois. He was inducted to the NOMA Council in 1995. He has served the community for decades including as a Maywood Illinois, Councilman, a Bellwood Illinois Councilman, a Zoning & Planning Commissioner, and a consistent career development volunteer and advisory at schools of every level throughout the region. He is currently Chairman of the NOMA Foundation, Vice-Chair of the National Public Housing Museum, and an educator at Triton College in Illinois.