Mary Kay Cosmetics
March 31, 2026
Mary Kay Inc. announced the death of Richard R. Rogers, the company's co-founder and chairman emeritus. Rogers co-founded Mary Kay in 1963 with his mother, Mary Kay Ash, and later served as executive chairman.
The company said the entire Mary Kay family, including millions of independent sales force members across 40 markets, mourns the loss, and that Rogers ensured the company was placed in excellent hands many years ago. The leadership team, including his son Ryan Rogers, who serves as chief executive officer, remains committed to upholding Mary Kay's vision, principles and opportunity for women around the world, the company said.
Rogers had been involved in litigation over a family trust whose co-trustees include his son. In November 2025, a Delaware Court of Chancery magistrate concluded that Mary Kay Holding Corporation was not required to advance his legal fees in a related Texas lawsuit brought by the trust's co-trustees.