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Kevin Rogers

Class of 2008 B.S. Management

After graduating from the Academy and completing his Coast Guard service, Kevin Rogers moved into the private sector. He is currently the Senior Supply Chain Analyst for a major consumer packaged goods company focused in the food and beverage industry.

On a very practical major

“What I appreciate about the study of Management at the Academy is the applicability of everything I learned. Whether it was leadership skills, organizational behavior or financial acumen, I can honestly say I used something from every course within the first year on my cutter. No other major prepares you for being an officer in the Coast Guard like the Management major does.”

On the diverse faculty

“I was always impressed with the diversity of backgrounds of the faculty. My instructors ranged from tenured professors to consultants with 20+ years of experience to lieutenants that were able to make the subject matter relatable to the Coast Guard. Each instructor brought a unique perspective to the course material.”

On a personalized education

“The small class size and personal attention allowed me to get specialized attention from all members of the faculty. I wasn’t just a face in the crowd. I was able to connect on a personal level with the faculty and that only strengthened my experience.”

On being equipped for success

“The Management program introduces you to a broad spectrum of principles and skills. When you graduate, you are going to be asked to be an effective manager no matter where you end up. Knowing the science behind management has gotten me to the position that I am in today.”

Sponsor Family Application

Thank you for submitting your application to be part of the Sponsor Family Program. Your application will be processed in the upcoming week. Coast Guard Academy’s policy on background screening now requires all adults (everyone 18 and older living in the home) who volunteer to mentor, teach, coach or sponsor cadets, whether on or off Coast Guard Academy grounds, to be screened every 5 years. They are required to provide personal information (name, birth date and social security number) for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check.

The Security Officer at the Coast Guard Academy, CWO2 Gina Polkowski, is overseeing this process. Her email is: Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.

Sponsor Family designations fall into several different categories. Below are the guidelines to help you determine how best to meet the background screening requirement:

If you are Coast Guard active duty you do not need to apply for an additional Background Check. You will be vetted through the Coast Guard system by CWO2 Polkowski.
If you are a Civilian working for the Coast Guard you do not need to apply for an additional Background Check. You will be vetted through the Coast Guard system by CWO2 Polkowski.
If you are non-Coast Guard Active Duty, you are required to provide proof of your current security clearance or National Agency Check that is to be emailed by your Command Security Officer (CSO)/ Security Office to CWO2 Polkowski at Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.
If you are non-Coast Guard civilian who has a current security clearance or National Agency check, you are required to provide proof of your current security clearance or National Agency Check that is to be emailed by your Command Security Officer (CSO)/ Security Office to CWO2 Polkowski at Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.
All civilians in the families who are 18 years or older and do not have a security clearance or a National Agency Check are required to be vetted through Mind Your Business, the third party vendor hired by the Coast Guard Academy for the vetting process.

After you complete your application, please e-mail the Sponsor Family Program Coordinator at CadetFamilySponsorProgram@uscga.edu. In your e-mail, you must include the e-mail address and phone number of every adult living in the home. The Sponsor Family Coordinator will then initiate the background check process and you will receive an email with further instructions.

Important things to note:

There is a Sponsor Family Training that is a one-hour training which we ask sponsors to attend once every four years. This training is designed to give you an overview of the program, what is expected of you as a sponsor, and what you can expect from your cadets. This training will also help familiarize you with the cadet regulations onboard CGA. You will be notified via e-mail once the training is scheduled.

The matching process of swabs to families will occur during July and August. Please bear with us and remain flexible through this process. There will be a meet and greet scheduled on Campus, typically in late August. This will give families an opportunity to formally meet their cadet if they have not already done so. Details on this will also be via email.