Meet Chip, Kalibrate's Senior Director of Business Development

Chip Rodgers Meet the Team Q&A:

What does a typical working day look like for you?

Most often I work form my home office in central Texas. When not travelling to meet clients, my typical day starts early with coffee on the back porch checking emails and planning my day. My days will be busy with prospect meetings, proposal development, research, and outreach. I work closely with the solutions teams here at Kalibrate so have standing meetings weekly on project status and client support needs. When a new client chooses to partner with Kalibrate, I work with the various stakeholders to formalize and launch the project.

My wife, Lisa, works with special needs children at a local school, and being close by, most nights we have supper as a family. We are both active in the community so on some evenings one or both of us will be attending meetings for our volunteer activities.

Why did you choose to join Kalibrate? 

My first interaction with the Kalibrate team was as a partner in the early 1990s when our respective companies developed an early geographic information system product to deliver pipeline and electric transmission data to relevant industries. I remember, even then, being impressed by the team. Years later, while I was working as the VP of Sales and Marketing for an enterprise resource planning provider, we had several common clients with Kalibrate which required occasional interaction, and again, I admired the Kalibrate team’s professionalism and approach to their clients’ interests.

In the meantime, I was fortunate during my career in retail analytics to work with many individuals who are now on the Kalibrate team. When the opportunity was presented to again work with these people, who had my utmost respect, I was thrilled to be considered and jumped at the chance. I am pleased that I have not only been able to engage with my former colleagues, but also build relationships with a new cast of players, all with that same get-it-done attitude and professionalism.

Where do you see fuel and convenience retail markets heading?

I predict smarter operations! Whether they be from Kalibrate, or from other purpose-driven technology providers, there exists a wide array of tools available for industry professionals to utilize that can make their daily lives more productive and their operations more profitable. With the ever-changing landscape for both fuel and retail, working smart and having the right tools at their fingertips will pay huge rewards. We’re well-equipped to stay ahead of the trend.