Roger G. Hill II is Chairman and CEO of Gettys, a leading hospitality design, procurement, branding, and development firm he helped to co-found in 1988. A vanguard of the philosophy "beautiful design is good business," a mantra commonly heard in this particular field, Roger has led Gettys through nearly three decades of growth by continually raising the bar in his endeavors as Chief Executive Officer. His role as CEO includes the strategy and analysis of Gettys' development efforts, including the acquisition and repositioning of assets throughout the United States. A respected hospitality industry veteran, his expertise and influence have helped place Gettys amongst the most recognized and published firms in the hospitality design industry. 

As a seasoned industry speaker, Roger frequently shares his insights on the development, renovation and repositioning of hospitality real estate, and regularly contributes to publications and media outlets including: Bloomberg TV, Crain's Chicago, Hospitality Design, Boutique Design, Hotel Business and The Wall Street Journal, along with being constantly quoted by various national media outlets. In fact, his outstanding achievements have earned him accolades including Hospitality Design Magazine's prestigious Platinum Circle Award, praising his exceptional achievement in the hospitality design industry and The Cornell School of Hospitality Innovator of the Year award.

A graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Roger is a member of the Urban Land Institute, International Society for Hospitality Consultants, and the Young Presidents Organization. He also serves as a board member for the Lincoln Park Zoo and is both a past president and past trustee of the Auxiliary Board for the Art Institute of Chicago. Additionally, he has served as an appointed delegate for the White House Conference on Small Business. Roger lives in Chicago with his wife, Eva and his two children, Getty and Madelyn.