JACQUELINE ROGERS 

Jacqueline Rogers’ career arc has included executive stints at marquee companies such as Amazon.com and Lyft, as well as handling marketing, advertising and strategy efforts for brands like Marriott and Hilton.

“These experiences were thrilling and highly educational,” she says, “but they also made me realize that I craved a role where I could create a deeper, more enduring impact.”

As COO of the real estate investment company founded by her father, Capital Square co-CEO Louis J. Rogers, Jacqueline Rogers has been able to create that impact. Capital Square “is not just about business growth but about creating sustainable value that enriches lives,” she says. “It is committed to something bigger than itself.”

Rogers is especially proud of her leading role in five major mixed-use projects in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition area, where Capital Square has been the largest multifamily property developer, investing more than $260 million. The projects, including luxury apartment buildings Ink, Viv and Gem, have generated 1,483 construction jobs, 63 full-time jobs and $17.4 million in annual local tax revenue.

She also has been instrumental in developing Capital Square’s charitable arm, Capital Square Cares, which largely focuses on supporting children and teens through partnerships with charities such as the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, March of Dimes, Little Hands Virginia, and World Pediatrics. 

“Being a woman in leadership is not just about being a leader — it’s about leaving a lasting, positive impact,” Rogers says. “With each door we break open, we aren’t just paving the way for future women leaders, but encouraging societal shifts towards acceptance, inclusion, and respect.”

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