About Rog Bates, Roger Bates

An award winning stand-up comedian and humor expert, has performed with Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy and Ritch Shydner.

More than 15 years experience as comedy club headliner and corporate entertainer.

Accomplished singer/songwriter, was a "top finalist" in the 2007 Great American Songwriting Contest.

Audiences love Rog's surprise songs about them, sometimes composed on the spot.

Likable and upbeat, Rog has mastered the art of "put-up" humor. Being funny without being offensive is what makes Rog's humor so effective and valuable, especially on the job.

Has customized presentations for many Fortune 500 companies including: IBM, American Express, Merrill Lynch, Progress Energy, Walmart, Novozymes and hundreds of medical groups from the A.M.A. to the World Burn Congress.

Winner of Toastmaster International's Best Humorous Speech Award.

Finalist in the Watney's World Comedy Challenge.

Author of many books and tapes, including "How To Be Funnier...Happier, Healthier and More Successful Too!"

Former business owner educated at Bryant University and Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Perhaps most impressive, Rog lives in Cary, NC with two teenagers, a receding hairline and STILL has a sense of humor.