Roger Barnette

Roger Barnette is the CEO of MessageGears, a position he has held since November 2016. He has over 20 years of experience in leading and growing technology businesses, focusing on customer engagement and marketing technology. Under his leadership, MessageGears has been recognized as one of Atlanta's best workplaces and ranked among the fastest-growing technology companies in North America by Deloitte.

Background and Career

• Previous Roles: Before joining MessageGears, Barnette was the President and founder of IgnitionOne, which became one of the largest digital media platforms globally. He has also held leadership positions at Biltmore Communications (acquired by DIRECTV) and eTour (acquired by Ask.com).
• Education: Barnette earned an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business and holds a BS in Computer and Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina.

Achievements

• Awards: He has received numerous accolades, including Atlanta Internet Marketer of the Year and Emory’s Goizueta Business School Outstanding Recent Alumni award.
• Board Memberships: Barnette serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta CEO Council and is a member of YPO — Southern 7 Chapter. He is also a mentor at Techstars Atlanta.

Vision and Leadership Style

Barnette emphasizes the importance of aligning long-term growth with client satisfaction. He advocates for surrounding oneself with exceptional talent to realize a company's vision effectively.123