Roger Sowry

Roger Morrison Sowry (born 2 December 1958) is a former New Zealand politician. He is a member of the National Party, and was the deputy leader from 2001 to 2003.

Early life Sowry was born in Palmerston North, and attended Tararua College in Pahiatua where he was head boy. His education included an American Field Service exchange to Minnesota in 1977, and a Diploma of Business Administration from Victoria University of Wellington. After working for a time at the Valuation Department, Sowry was employed by Hannahs, shoe manufacturers and retailers as a retail manager. He is Anglican, and married with four children.

In 1993, Sowry was appointed as his party's Junior Whip, and in 1995, he became Senior Whip. subsequently moving to Saunders Unsworth, as a consultant on Government matters.

In the 2011 New Year Honours, Sowry was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services as a Member of Parliament. In 2013, Sowry was appointed a member of the Representation Commission to determine New Zealand electoral boundaries.