John Rodgers is a fifth-generation Vermonter, lifelong farmer, small business owner, and public servant whose roots run deep in the family farm his ancestors have worked since 1838. Raised in West Glover, he learned the values of hard work, honesty, and personal responsibility while helping provide for his family and community. He later built a successful masonry business that helped restore historic Vermont landmarks and today continues to operate excavation, forestry, agriculture, and construction businesses alongside his family. John and his wife, Brenda, a registered nurse, have been married for more than 30 years, raised two sons, and remain committed to preserving the family farm for future generations.

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John's dedication to serving Vermonters began in local government before he spent eight years in the Vermont House and another eight years in the Vermont Senate, earning a reputation for putting people above politics and working across party lines. Elected Lieutenant Governor in 2024, he has partnered with Governor Phil Scott to focus on lowering costs, strengthening local communities, and delivering practical solutions for working families. Whether meeting with small business owners, traveling the state, or working on the farm, John remains committed to the values that have guided him his entire life: keeping his word, working hard, and always putting Vermonters first.