David Rogge: A Selfless Journey of Faith, Family & Football

This week we sit down with David Rogge, a man whose life reflects compassion, integrity, and genuine care for others. Raised as a Navy brat traveling coast to coast before graduating from La Conner High School, David earned football scholarships to Everett Community College and Central Washington University, where he studied Allied Health Sciences.He came to Chelan in the winter of 1979–80 as the administrator of Regency Manor, eventually building and managing 17 assisted living facilities across Washington and Oregon. David fostered a true family atmosphere within his company—so much so that at one point, his employees actually picketed other workers in the industry who wanted to unionize because they were so proud of and loyal to the environment he had created. His leadership proved that when you care deeply about the people you work with, they in turn care deeply about what they do.A lifelong Seahawks fan, “Voice of the Goats” on KOZI in the 1980s, and later a commentator alongside Dennis Rahm, David has always been a part of the heartbeat of Chelan. After retiring in 2005, he continued giving back—working with Jerry Isenhart and GoLakeChelan, owning Sweet Temptations candy store, and serving as Vice President of the Chelan Valley Housing Trust.A devoted husband, father of four adopted children and two children he loves as his own, and a proud grandpa, David is often seen walking through town, greeting neighbors, and soaking in the valley he loves so much.Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about family, leadership, loyalty, and a life dedicated to caring for others—both personally and professionally.