Desirée Rogers is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Owner of Black Opal, LLC. This company is associated with two brands – Black Opal and Fashion Fair Cosmetics – that specialize in makeup and skincare for deeper complexions. She has he has held this position since June 2019. She served as Chairman of Choose Chicago, the tourism agency for the city of Chicago, , from 2013 until 2019. Ms. Rogers was also Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Publishing Company, a publishing and cosmetics firm, from 2010-2017. During the period of 2009-2010, Ms. Rogers was The White House’s Special Assistant to the President and Social Secretary in the Obama administration Ms. Rogers serves on the board of directors of Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Ms. Rogers also is a member of the boards of directors of The American Cancer Society, and The Northwestern Memorial Foundation. She is formerly a member of the board of directors of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.