NSCA recognized Jay Rogina with the 2024 NSCA Education Foundation Founders’ Award at the 26th annual Business & Leadership Conference (BLC) in Texas last month.

Jay Rogina, former CEO and principal of Spinitar (acquired by Solutionz in 2022), has more than 35 years of executive management and technical experience in the support of customers at various top electronic technology firms. In addition to running Spinitar and providing the company’s overall strategic direction and visionary leadership, he also served as president of the InfoComm (now AVIXA) board. Today, in a semi-retirement role, he leads Rogina Capital Management Group (RCMG).

“I feel so honored to be recognized by my peers and friends in this amazing industry,” exclaimed Rogina. “Receiving this award makes me feel so blessed. I’ve maintained a belief and focus: ‘Treat everyone as you would like to be treated.’ This begins with trust!”

During his time at Spinitar, Rogina created a company with a culture that many integrators attempt to emulate, says NSCA. He also helped recruit young professionals into the systems integration industry, showing them the path to rewarding and exciting careers.

“Jay has helped make this industry what it is today, often incorporating non-traditional tactics and strategies into his approach,” concluded NSCA executive director Tom LeBlanc. “His impacts are lasting, and he has given systems integration professionals the opportunity to grow—not only within his former company, but also throughout the industry.”