Almost 40 years after starting Spire Corporation, Roger G. Little continues to build a list of impressive accomplishments. He founded Spire in 1969, just five years after earning his Master of Science degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also holds a Bachelors degree in Physics from Colgate University, as well as 70 patents for technologies that have helped build Spire’s reputation as a leader in science and innovation. However, his accomplishments beyond the office environment have been equally impressive.

	Roger finishes 2nd winning the silver metal representing the USA at the World’s Long Distance Triathlon Championships in Perth Australia in October 2009.

Roger Little has been a strong business leader as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President, growing Spire to a successful public company with a diversified technology base. He has been a strong, diversified competitor in the athletic arena as well. Thirty years ago, almost a decade after he had established Spire Corporation, Roger found a new outlet for his drive and determination to win — he began participating in triathlon competitions. Fueled by a desire to keep himself moving forward with new challenges, Roger has developed his endurance and has participated in fourteen Ironman competitions. The Ironman consists of a 2.4-mileswim, 112-mile bike race and then a full marathon (26.2 miles).

2011 Long Distance Triathlon World Championships

Roger finished 1st in his age group at the 2011 Long Distance Triathlon World Championships. He was representing Team USA

Roger’s everyday training routine includes running, swimming and biking, and he finds that his exercise time is often good for reviewing his business life and working out difficult problems. For Roger, it’s a win-win situation.