Roger Topp
About Roger Topp
Roger Topp serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Woodruff Sawyer, where he focuses on recruiting industry talent and executing strategic growth initiatives. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various companies, including Tangoe and Zenefits, and has been active as a mentor at 500 Startups since 2017.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Roger Topp serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Woodruff Sawyer, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for executing strategic mergers and acquisitions opportunities. He also supports a team of Regional Growth Leaders and Producers, focusing on enhancing the company's growth strategy. His leadership aims to recruit leading industry talent to drive the organization's objectives in the competitive insurance and risk management sector.
Previous Experience at Woodruff Sawyer
Before becoming Chief Growth Officer, Roger Topp worked at Woodruff Sawyer as Vice President of Business Development from 2018 to 2022. During his four years in this role, he contributed to the company's growth initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience in business development laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities, where he continues to influence the company's strategic direction.
Sales Leadership at Tangoe
Roger Topp held the position of Regional Vice President of Sales West at Tangoe from 2011 to 2014. His tenure at Tangoe, which is publicly traded on NASDAQ, involved leading sales efforts in the western region of the United States. This role contributed to his extensive experience in sales leadership within the technology sector.
Educational Background
Roger Topp studied at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he participated in the Thayer Leadership Development Training Program. He also attended Norwich University, focusing on Psychology. This educational background has equipped him with skills in leadership and understanding human behavior, which are beneficial in his professional roles.
Mentorship and Advisory Roles
Since 2017, Roger Topp has served as a Mentor and Advisor at 500 Startups, a global venture capital firm. In this capacity, he provides guidance to emerging companies and entrepreneurs, leveraging his extensive experience in sales and business development. His involvement in mentorship reflects his commitment to fostering growth in the startup ecosystem.