Millennium Magazine_2ndEd

28 MILLENNIUM-SECOND EDITION A n underdog, when given the chance, can thrive in ways that never before seemed possible. With a solid plan of action and enough determination, they could be on their way to rivaling a more favored opponent and eventually surpassing expectations — even their own. Fully aware of the inherent potential of startups and companies initiating turnaround operations, Judith A. Rogala knew that, after 20 years of presiding over numerous corporations, she would be able to help businesses flourish by applying her talents and knowledge in several areas. Having exhibited leadership skills and an ability to solve various internal issues while aiding in employee development, Ms. Rogala made a name for herself as an expert in change management and business strategy. According to her, helping build startups into profitable companies “just made sense,” so she established The Catapult Factor, a business advisory and management consultancy through which she helps people focus on striving for success. Ms. Rogala considers herself a developer of people. In her senior roles with corporations such as FedEx, Office Depot and Aramark UniformServices, she consistently sought to help individuals achieve personal and organizational success. Their achievements in turn stood as a reflection of her leadership abilities and are among the most rewarding aspects of her career. With the founding of The Catapult Factor in 2003 came the opportunity for Ms. Rogala to expand her scope and partner with companies on a large scale to usher them into a new era of prosperity. Using time-tested and tailored business strategies, she works to improve outcomes unique to each entity’s workforce, business plan and goals for the future. Common services provided include brand, program and service development, as well as turnaround and customer engagement strategies. Her focus is on putting her clients’ needs first, which has been a mainstay of her career for more than 50 years. Companies that collaborate with The Catapult Factor remain confident that they’re JUDITH A. ROGALA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FOUNDER The Catapult Factor Murrieta, CA