ROGER KUCH
PMP & MFA
Project Manager
Program Director
Community Architect
Experience Designer
Hospitality Innovator
ABOUT
I’m a hospitality-minded Project Manager and Program Director with a passion for creating thoughtful, engaging, and emotionally resonant experiences. With a background spanning experiential design, wellness programming, event production, and strategic operations, I bring a rare blend of creativity, empathy, and systems thinking to every role I step into. I lead with heart and intention - whether I’m curating lifestyle programs, designing community initiatives, or guiding teams through complex projects. I believe great hospitality is more than service - it’s about how people feel - and I’m at my best when creating environments where people feel seen, connected, and genuinely cared for. From luxury activations to resident programming, I balance big-picture vision with detail-oriented execution, ensuring that every experience is purposeful, polished, and deeply human. I’m not just here to manage moments, I’m here to help shape culture. Let’s create something people remember!
REVIEWS
"Whether leading special projects, community and customer events, or employee engagement programs, Roger could be counted on time and again to deliver with excellence. He's a consultative thought partner who seeks to improve processes and systems and drive win-win outcomes. He can juggle multiple initiatives, build relationships, instill confidence with key stakeholders, and successfully lead initiatives from ideation through execution. In addition, Roger demonstrated thoughtful introspection and proactivity to improve learning and development on the team. I'd recommend Roger without hesitation." (Michele B. Weber, former manager)
"Roger's approach to any process is something we should strive to achieve. He fundamentally breaks down tasks, asks the right questions and then customizes it for that perfect fit. He challenges the vague ideas and swiftly executes the great ones. Whoever is lucky enough to hire Roger is getting a fantastic collaborator!" (Crawford Niemi, former colleague)
"Roger is a blessing for any good leader looking to be great. He's an analytical thinker who can spin a challenge around to see it from all angles. He's incredibly respectful but understands that respect is not the same as blind obedience. This means he analyzes strategies and decisions, asks questions about what he doesn't understand or what doesn't make sense, and calls your attention to gaps in your thinking. Having him on my team made me a better leader, and any organization would be lucky to have him." (Debra Senra, former manager)
"Roger drives the business and his projects forward. What I valued about working with him was how well he connected with clients and colleagues; he made change management for our clients personal and supported them through their transition on platform. He challenges the status quo in a healthy and productive way which allows projects to accelerate completion or drive solutions to perceived issues." (Danielle Zakowski, former manager)
EDUCATION
PORTFOLIO
Slasher: One who thrives in multiple professions, often denoted with slashes between titles (Project Manager / Producer / Strategist / Operations Manager). Slashers thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging diverse skills across industries and disciplines rather than following a linear career path. This adaptability allows them to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and create unique value for companies. Slashers bring incredible value, turning complexity into clarity, leading across functions, connecting dots others don’t see, driving transformation where others stagnate, and creating tangible impact across disciplines.
Below is a sampling of my experiences. Click the company icons for more details.
Freehold is a comprehensive marketing, design, and production agency. I've led cross-functional teams, with a strong focus on strategic execution and operational excellence, to deliver transformative retail and brand activation experiences. My expertise spans project leadership, logistics oversight, budget management, and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring seamless execution and high-impact results.
I served on the leadership team of JPL’s $5.2B Europa Clipper mission, a flagship NASA project aimed at exploring Jupiter’s moon Europa and evaluating its potential to support life. The project brought together a vast network of scientists, engineers, and mission planners to conduct groundbreaking research on Europa’s subsurface ocean, ice shell, and geophysical activity.
AppNexus was an industry-leading AdTech company, purchased by AT&T and later Microsoft. I drove high-volume event production and strategic programming, leading initiatives that foster engagement, knowledge-sharing, and community impact. With a focus on seamless execution, technical oversight, and partnership development, I created dynamic experiences that amplified brand presence and supported diverse audiences.
NAMCO is a premier entertainment production company based in NYC. I provided high-level support to the CEO, EP, and GM during a period of rapid growth, marked by 5 simultaneous Broadway musicals and 2 national tours. The role required exceptional coordination across a wide range of stakeholders including executive, creative, and operational teams. Our collective efforts resulted in 3 Tony Awards in June 2010.
