Michael J. Rogers (born June 2, 1963) is a former U.S. Representative from Michigan's 8th Congressional District (2001-2015) and former chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (2011-2015). Before Congress, he served in the Michigan State Senate (1995-2000) and U.S. Army (1985-1989). After leaving Congress, he worked as CNN national security commentator and executive producer for 'Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies.' He also worked as FBI special agent specializing in organized crime and public corruption (1989-1994). Currently lives in White Lake Township, Michigan with his second wife Kristi (married 2010).
Rogers was born in Livonia, Michigan to Joyce A. and John C. Rogers. His father was a shop teacher who built the house Rogers grew up in; his mother ran the local chamber of commerce. Rogers was raised with five siblings. He graduated from Adrian College in 1985 with degree in criminal justice and sociology. After Army service (1985-1989), he worked as FBI special agent in Chicago's organized crime unit (1989-1994). Elected to Michigan State Senate in 1994 representing three counties (Clinton, Livingston, Shiawassee); became majority leader 1999-2000. Elected to U.S. House in 2000 in one of nation's closest races, defeating Democratic state senator Dianne Byrum by 111 votes. Served 14 years in House (2001-2015), chairing Intelligence Committee 2011-2015. Left Congress to work as CNN national security commentator and defense lobbyist in Florida. Returned to Michigan in 2024 to run for Senate. Married to Kristi Rogers since 2010; has two children from first marriage.