Roger W.

## BIO Roger S. Wright <u>Vocational Background</u> 1971  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill—Political Science 1971  United States Marine Corps 1975  Chemical sales and Management—additional college courses in chemistry 1977  Founded my first chemical company—developed my own formulas 1980  Became president of a pharmaceutical company in addition to my company 1982  Founded my industrial equipment supply company 1990  Became an independent marketing representative for an online shopping company 1992  Founded my commercial paper distribution company 1994  Founded my Christian Book and Gift Store 1998  Gave my companies to my children; kept the independent marketing position <u>Ministerial Background</u> 1974  Evangelism, my own radio program, and guest spots on television 1982  Began pastoring my first church 1998  Basically retired from daily activities <u>Writing Background</u> In college I never received less than an A on any of my papers.  During my years of business ownership I wrote hundreds of technical data sheets, MSDS forms, governmental compliance papers, marketing strategies, sales promotions, etc. As a pastor I wrote sermons every week and spoke to numerous conferences where I had to write and deliver training seminars. Since 1998 I have begun to pursue writing as a hobby.  Only in the last two years have I begun to consider it as an enterprise.  I have written a motivational newsletter for the last 10 years simply as a service.  I have also written two books that I would like to publish.