Thank you for coming today to celebrate the life and legacy of Roger.

I’m Jennifer. I had the privilege of working with Roger at Instant Offices. Roger began working at Instant Offices in the UK and he was asked to come to America to start the first US Office. I was one of 4 that he hired, along with Matt, Michael, and Shawnee.

When I met Roger for the first time, it was, of course, in an executive suite. He welcomed me with a big smile. It was just Roger with his booming voice in an empty office. But his energy filled the space. He had pictures lying on the desk from Instant Offices events in London. He told me about nights out and international trips they had taken. He told me how great the team was in the UK. He regaled me with tales of fancy dress (that means wearing costumes) and he pointed out people from the UK office in the pictures - proudly showing me who each person was. Everyone was a friend to Roger.

I don’t actually remember him asking me any questions about... Read more whether or not I could do the job, but he knew he had a captive audience. Roger was a master storyteller. He would tell stories with such passion that you just wanted to be part of it with him.

Eventually, I had to interrupt Roger and let him know I needed to get back to my job. I was interviewing with him on my lunch break and had been there for 2 hours at that point. He looked startled like he had forgotten it was an interview or maybe it hadn’t occurred to him that I was working somewhere else.

Either way, his enthusiasm was undeniable. I knew right then it was the beginning of something special.

In our US office, Roger was an influencer before there were influencers. He knew everyone and talked to them regularly. In our first office, one wall had a huge built-in wooden bookshelf. It was wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling. Roger’s desk was in front of it and we joked he was the king on his throne.

Our second office was lime green (the Instant Offices company color). It was bigger than the first office and we had room to walk around. Roger would put on his headset, raise his arms above his head, clasp his hands behind his head, and pace around the office all day as he talked to anyone and everyone.

Roger knew every operator in the country – every owner, every manager, every receptionist. He could describe in vivid detail how to get to any executive suite in New York. We would hear him on the phone saying something like “Ok mate, so walk two blocks north and you’ll see a bakery on the corner. See it? Ok, now turn right and walk 5 buildings down and it’s on the left. Then take the elevator to the 11th floor. Shari will be there at the front desk.”

He would keep them on the phone and talk them all the way there. Then you would hear him say “Hey Shari, it’s Rog! This is Rick – he needs 5 offices.” Roger was a connector. He loved to connect with people. And he loved connecting them to each other.

Roger’s energy was infectious. Whatever he was doing, you wanted to do it with him. Everyone loved Roger. His gravitational pull was strong, and we all fell into his orbit.

We have so many memories of this time with Roger. In the office, dinners out, Halloween parties, riding go-karts, going to English pubs, wearing fancy dress, and taking a limo to Miami. Roger and I even rented a 15-passenger van and drove the whole crew to Key West for the weekend.

The stories are legendary, and we revisit them with fondness. You hear of companies where people say they are family, but we really were. We forged bonds that will last a lifetime and that all started with Roger.

Roger’s impact is felt far and wide. From India to England and all across the United States, Roger’s influence was immense.

His enthusiasm and kindness will continue to inspire us all and we will carry forward the lessons he taught us, the connections he made, and the joy he shared with everyone he met.

We love you, Rog. Read less

Thank you for coming today to celebrate the life and legacy of Roger.

I’m Jennifer. I had the privilege of working with Roger at Instant Offices. Roger began working at Instant Offices in the UK and he was asked to come to America to start the first US Office. I was one of 4 that he hired, along with Matt, Michael, and Shawnee.

When I met Roger for the first time, it was, of course, in an executive suite. He welcomed me with a big smile. It was just Roger with his booming voice in an empty... Read more office. But his energy filled the space. He had pictures lying on the desk from Instant Offices events in London. He told me about nights out and international trips they had taken. He told me how great the team was in the UK. He regaled me with tales of fancy dress (that means wearing costumes) and he pointed out people from the UK office in the pictures - proudly showing me who each person was. Everyone was a friend to Roger.

I don’t actually remember him asking me any questions about whether or not I could do the job, but he knew he had a captive audience. Roger was a master storyteller. He would tell stories with such passion that you just wanted to be part of it with him.

Eventually, I had to interrupt Roger and let him know I needed to get back to my job. I was interviewing with him on my lunch break and had been there for 2 hours at that point. He looked startled like he had forgotten it was an interview or maybe it hadn’t occurred to him that I was working somewhere else.

Either way, his enthusiasm was undeniable. I knew right then it was the beginning of something special.

In our US office, Roger was an influencer before there were influencers. He knew everyone and talked to them regularly. In our first office, one wall had a huge built-in wooden bookshelf. It was wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling. Roger’s desk was in front of it and we joked he was the king on his throne.

Our second office was lime green (the Instant Offices company color). It was bigger than the first office and we had room to walk around. Roger would put on his headset, raise his arms above his head, clasp his hands behind his head, and pace around the office all day as he talked to anyone and everyone.

Roger knew every operator in the country – every owner, every manager, every receptionist. He could describe in vivid detail how to get to any executive suite in New York. We would hear him on the phone saying something like “Ok mate, so walk two blocks north and you’ll see a bakery on the corner. See it? Ok, now turn right and walk 5 buildings down and it’s on the left. Then take the elevator to the 11th floor. Shari will be there at the front desk.”

He would keep them on the phone and talk them all the way there. Then you would hear him say “Hey Shari, it’s Rog! This is Rick – he needs 5 offices.” Roger was a connector. He loved to connect with people. And he loved connecting them to each other.

Roger’s energy was infectious. Whatever he was doing, you wanted to do it with him. Everyone loved Roger. His gravitational pull was strong, and we all fell into his orbit.

We have so many memories of this time with Roger. In the office, dinners out, Halloween parties, riding go-karts, going to English pubs, wearing fancy dress, and taking a limo to Miami. Roger and I even rented a 15-passenger van and drove the whole crew to Key West for the weekend.

The stories are legendary, and we revisit them with fondness. You hear of companies where people say they are family, but we really were. We forged bonds that will last a lifetime and that all started with Roger.

Roger’s impact is felt far and wide. From India to England and all across the United States, Roger’s influence was immense.

His enthusiasm and kindness will continue to inspire us all and we will carry forward the lessons he taught us, the connections he made, and the joy he shared with everyone he met.

We love you, Rog. Read less

I stand before you today feeling incredibly humbled and deeply honored to speak about Roger…. A remarkable boss, a wise mentor, and above all, a cherished friend.

Roger’s love for his family—--his beloved wife Jigs and his wonderful son Devan-was evident in everything he did.

He was a man who poured his heart into his relationships, his friendships, and his work in the flexible space industry, which he was so passionate about.

Today, as we gather to remember and celebrate Roger’s life, I hope to share just a small glimpse of the profound impact he had on me.

Each of us has a handful of moments that change the trajectory of our lives. For me, one of those moments was the day I met Roger.

I was 24 years old, two years into my move to Florida, chasing big dreams in commercial real estate. But in 2008, the financial crisis hit, and those dreams started to feel out of reach. I’d just been let go from a large company, and I was lost-unsure of what to do next.

Then, in October... Read more of 2008, I walked into a small private office at 1200 N Federal Highway, a flexible office space run by Quest Workspaces. That’s where I met Roger. First and foremost, I thought, what is this place? It had a hundred tiny offices, dozens of businesses and one reception area…..Strange.

He greeted me with a huge smile and a cheerful “Hello, mate!”-a phrase I can still hear echoing in my mind. Roger’s passion for flexible office space was infectious. Even though I had no idea what it was, I couldn’t help but feel excited just listening to him.

That small office was filled with lime green swag from his company, Instant Offices-mugs, hats, and, most importantly, pictures. Pictures of people who genuinely loved working at Instant. The catch? All those people were in London.

Roger had a vision: to bring that same culture to the US, to build something new from the ground up.And if I got the job, I’d get a two-week trip to London for training. I left that meeting excited, but also a little skeptical. I mean, I’d just met a guy in a one-person office, showing me photos of strangers and offering to fly me across the pond!

But I took the leap and accepted the job. There were three others in our original Instant US crew-Jennifer, Shawnee, and Michael. I think the first time the four of us were together was at the airport, all wondering, “Is this real? What are we getting ourselves into?” But we were young, and it was a free trip to London-so why not?

While on that trip, I realized that these people weren’t just going to be my colleagues, they would be life long friends.

Working with Roger was an absolute pleasure. Listening to him on the phone, keenly understanding each customer’s needs and knowing exactly which spaces would fit them-it was mind-blowing. In a city like New York, with hundreds of flexible office spaces, Roger always knew what was available and could pinpoint the perfect fit for each client. I wanted to know the market like he did.

As a team, we traveled, we laughed, and we learned together. Roger was the oldest and the boss, but thank goodness for Jen-she was always getting us out of trouble. She’s still the mom of the group, and Jen, I mean that in the best way.

I remember our first year, we had a sales competition. The winner would attend an industry conference in San Diego with Roger……of course, I won. And at that conference, I saw just how beloved Roger was. Everyone in the industry knew him and wanted to spend time with him. He was the Mick Jagger of the industry. An absolute rockstar, with incredible swagger. I knew then that I wanted to be just like him.

Let me tie all this together. I spent eight years at Instant, and the last ten at another company in the same industry. My entire professional career is thanks to Roger. He believed in me. He saw something in me.

But it goes even deeper. I met my wife because of Roger. I lived in Fort Lauderdale but commuted to Boca for work. One day, while in the office, I matched with someone on a dating website who I ended up marrying.

Here’s the catch: Lindsay didn’t want to meet someone from Fort Lauderdale. In her settings, she’d limited matches to a small radius around her home in Boca. If I hadn’t met Roger, I never would have worked in Boca. I never would have met Lindsay.

So when I say that each of us has a handful of moments that change our lives, I truly mean it. For me, meeting Roger changed everything….my career, my marriage, my family. Eighteen years in the same industry, married with two kids and a dog, all because of that one day.

Roger, thank you for believing in me, for inspiring me, and for changing my life. You’ll always be remembered-not just for your achievements, but for the way you touched the lives of everyone around you.

As I wrap things up, I’d like to share one more thing with you.

I’m from New Jersey and despite what you might have heard, it’s a wonderful place. One of the things we cherish most is our rich musical heritage, with Bruce Springsteen as one of our most celebrated artists.

Bruce is a master storyteller and a few years ago, he wrote a song called “I’ll See You In My Dreams.” The song beautifully expresses the hope that, even after loss, we can reconnect with our loved ones through dreams and memories. While grief and pain are a part of losing a loved one, there is comfort in knowing that the bonds we share endure beyond the physical world.

Here are a few of the lyrics

The road is long and seeming without end
The days go on, I remember you my friend
And though you're gone and my heart's been emptied it seems
I'll see you in my dreams

I'll see you in my dreams
We'll meet and live and laugh again

For death is not the end
And I'll see you in my dreams

With that in mind, to Will Bernhardt-one of our Instant Offices family members taken from us too soon-my brother Jared, all the loved ones each of us holds in our hearts, and to Roger:

We’ll see you in our dreams. Read less

I stand before you today feeling incredibly humbled and deeply honored to speak about Roger…. A remarkable boss, a wise mentor, and above all, a cherished friend.

Roger’s love for his family—--his beloved wife Jigs and his wonderful son Devan-was evident in everything he did.

He was a man who poured his heart into his relationships, his friendships, and his work in the flexible space industry, which he was so passionate about.

Today, as we gather to remember and celebrate Roger’s life,... Read more I hope to share just a small glimpse of the profound impact he had on me.

Each of us has a handful of moments that change the trajectory of our lives. For me, one of those moments was the day I met Roger.

I was 24 years old, two years into my move to Florida, chasing big dreams in commercial real estate. But in 2008, the financial crisis hit, and those dreams started to feel out of reach. I’d just been let go from a large company, and I was lost-unsure of what to do next.

Then, in October of 2008, I walked into a small private office at 1200 N Federal Highway, a flexible office space run by Quest Workspaces. That’s where I met Roger. First and foremost, I thought, what is this place? It had a hundred tiny offices, dozens of businesses and one reception area…..Strange.

He greeted me with a huge smile and a cheerful “Hello, mate!”-a phrase I can still hear echoing in my mind. Roger’s passion for flexible office space was infectious. Even though I had no idea what it was, I couldn’t help but feel excited just listening to him.

That small office was filled with lime green swag from his company, Instant Offices-mugs, hats, and, most importantly, pictures. Pictures of people who genuinely loved working at Instant. The catch? All those people were in London.

Roger had a vision: to bring that same culture to the US, to build something new from the ground up.And if I got the job, I’d get a two-week trip to London for training. I left that meeting excited, but also a little skeptical. I mean, I’d just met a guy in a one-person office, showing me photos of strangers and offering to fly me across the pond!

But I took the leap and accepted the job. There were three others in our original Instant US crew-Jennifer, Shawnee, and Michael. I think the first time the four of us were together was at the airport, all wondering, “Is this real? What are we getting ourselves into?” But we were young, and it was a free trip to London-so why not?

While on that trip, I realized that these people weren’t just going to be my colleagues, they would be life long friends.

Working with Roger was an absolute pleasure. Listening to him on the phone, keenly understanding each customer’s needs and knowing exactly which spaces would fit them-it was mind-blowing. In a city like New York, with hundreds of flexible office spaces, Roger always knew what was available and could pinpoint the perfect fit for each client. I wanted to know the market like he did.

As a team, we traveled, we laughed, and we learned together. Roger was the oldest and the boss, but thank goodness for Jen-she was always getting us out of trouble. She’s still the mom of the group, and Jen, I mean that in the best way.

I remember our first year, we had a sales competition. The winner would attend an industry conference in San Diego with Roger……of course, I won. And at that conference, I saw just how beloved Roger was. Everyone in the industry knew him and wanted to spend time with him. He was the Mick Jagger of the industry. An absolute rockstar, with incredible swagger. I knew then that I wanted to be just like him.

Let me tie all this together. I spent eight years at Instant, and the last ten at another company in the same industry. My entire professional career is thanks to Roger. He believed in me. He saw something in me.

But it goes even deeper. I met my wife because of Roger. I lived in Fort Lauderdale but commuted to Boca for work. One day, while in the office, I matched with someone on a dating website who I ended up marrying.

Here’s the catch: Lindsay didn’t want to meet someone from Fort Lauderdale. In her settings, she’d limited matches to a small radius around her home in Boca. If I hadn’t met Roger, I never would have worked in Boca. I never would have met Lindsay.

So when I say that each of us has a handful of moments that change our lives, I truly mean it. For me, meeting Roger changed everything….my career, my marriage, my family. Eighteen years in the same industry, married with two kids and a dog, all because of that one day.

Roger, thank you for believing in me, for inspiring me, and for changing my life. You’ll always be remembered-not just for your achievements, but for the way you touched the lives of everyone around you.

As I wrap things up, I’d like to share one more thing with you.

I’m from New Jersey and despite what you might have heard, it’s a wonderful place. One of the things we cherish most is our rich musical heritage, with Bruce Springsteen as one of our most celebrated artists.

Bruce is a master storyteller and a few years ago, he wrote a song called “I’ll See You In My Dreams.” The song beautifully expresses the hope that, even after loss, we can reconnect with our loved ones through dreams and memories. While grief and pain are a part of losing a loved one, there is comfort in knowing that the bonds we share endure beyond the physical world.

Here are a few of the lyrics

The road is long and seeming without end
The days go on, I remember you my friend
And though you're gone and my heart's been emptied it seems
I'll see you in my dreams

I'll see you in my dreams
We'll meet and live and laugh again

For death is not the end
And I'll see you in my dreams

With that in mind, to Will Bernhardt-one of our Instant Offices family members taken from us too soon-my brother Jared, all the loved ones each of us holds in our hearts, and to Roger:

We’ll see you in our dreams. Read less

It seems only like yesterday that I met Roger in London back in 2002. It was his very first day starting with the company and he walked in with an enormous fruit hamper as a gift for the entire team.

Normally when somebody starts at a company, they maybe a bit nervous and apprehensive. But not Roger. He went up to every single person in the office, introducing himself with a very firm handshake – Hi I’m Roger Voralia!!

We all looked round at each other thinking wow – this guy means business - and he sure did!

He would come in, every single morning without fail, bursting with fresh new ideas and we quickly found ourselves inspired by him.

His energy and dynamism was contagious.

Roger had this remarkable ability to make even the most mundane subject pop into life because he was exceptionally smart, had a great sense of humor, and had an immense zest for life.

Upon hearing of Roger’s passing, countless individuals have reflected and taken time to remember his vibrant... Read more spirit and compassionate nature. His ability to offer support, both in our careers and personal lives, continues to resonate with many of us, ensuring that his legacy endures.

We all cherish the memory of Roger’s warm hugs and that big smile that was uniquely Roger.

As I stand here today, I feel truly blessed to have known Roger

He has found peace and will forever be with you, Jigs and Devan, overflowing with pride for both of you, shining that bright, beautiful Roger smile upon you. Read less

It seems only like yesterday that I met Roger in London back in 2002. It was his very first day starting with the company and he walked in with an enormous fruit hamper as a gift for the entire team.

Normally when somebody starts at a company, they maybe a bit nervous and apprehensive. But not Roger. He went up to every single person in the office, introducing himself with a very firm handshake – Hi I’m Roger Voralia!!

We all looked round at each other thinking wow – this guy means business... Read more - and he sure did!

He would come in, every single morning without fail, bursting with fresh new ideas and we quickly found ourselves inspired by him.

His energy and dynamism was contagious.

Roger had this remarkable ability to make even the most mundane subject pop into life because he was exceptionally smart, had a great sense of humor, and had an immense zest for life.

Upon hearing of Roger’s passing, countless individuals have reflected and taken time to remember his vibrant spirit and compassionate nature. His ability to offer support, both in our careers and personal lives, continues to resonate with many of us, ensuring that his legacy endures.

We all cherish the memory of Roger’s warm hugs and that big smile that was uniquely Roger.

As I stand here today, I feel truly blessed to have known Roger

He has found peace and will forever be with you, Jigs and Devan, overflowing with pride for both of you, shining that bright, beautiful Roger smile upon you. Read less