Roger Ehmpke
Clarity-led web strategy for complex systems.
Helping higher ed and mission-driven teams simplify the web—through UX leadership, accessible design, and operational clarity.
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Helping higher ed and mission-driven teams simplify the web—through UX leadership, accessible design, and operational clarity.
Let’s connect or send a quick note.
With 25+ years in UX, accessibility, and content systems, I lead digital strategy across higher ed teams and
platforms.
Currently shaping clarity, governance, and structure at Kankakee Community College.
Previously: design lead, CMS architect, accessibility advocate, and mentor.
Let’s connect—always open to thoughtful conversations on digital clarity and systems that support people.
From strategic leadership to accessible development practices, here are a few areas where I bring depth and experience.
Focused on aligning digital efforts with organizational goals. Skilled in Agile, Scrum, and iterative delivery—balancing timelines with long-term vision.
Deep commitment to accessibility and UX. Fluent in WCAG, ARIA, and Section 508. Apply data-informed decisions through Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and Looker Studio.
Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with experience in modern frameworks like React and Express. Strong foundation in front-end architecture and responsive design.
Experienced with WordPress, SharePoint, and custom CMS builds. Skilled in Git workflows, modern front-end tooling (WebPack, NPM), and visual design using Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud. Familiar with Power Automate and Power Apps for workflow integration.
Prioritize secure, performant web environments. Experienced with IIS, Node.js, and NGINX, with a strong focus on site optimization, uptime resilience, and technical SEO.
A few examples where I've led web strategy, accessibility improvements, and CMS architecture—delivering scalable, user-centered solutions in higher ed and economic development.
As Senior Coordinator of Web Design & Development, I lead strategy and system design for KCC’s primary website and intranet. Recent work includes rebuilding the CMS architecture using Jekyll and CloudCannon, implementing structured schema for SEO, and advancing accessibility, content governance, and internal tooling in partnership with developers and marketing.
Led a full redesign and CMS rebuild for the region’s primary economic development organization. The project focused on simplifying access to site selector data, property resources, and strategic regional messaging. Delivered a responsive, easy-to-manage site with strong visual hierarchy and optimized content flow.
This work reflects a period of focused collaboration and represents a strategic foundation for the organization’s evolving digital presence.
A few words from collaborators on past strategy and development work.
Roger's methodical approach and proactive attitude helped to produce a website that exceeded our needs. He's a great professional to work with.
Roger's creativity and attention to detail made him a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him for your next web development project.
Roger is a professional and highly skilled web developer. His ability to manage a project from start to finish was impressive. I would highly recommend him for any web development project.