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Rufino Vargas

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Smart Money Rating: 90 out of 100

Chairman, Defiant International

Firm
Defiant International
Title
Chairman
Role
Board director
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

Roger Rufino Vargas, II, serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors for Defiant International, Inc. With over 24 years of expertise in strategic business development, sales, and marketing, he is a dynamic executive and the visionary architect of the company. Mr. Vargas successfully founded, scaled, and sold his first debt consolidation company before transitioning to the oil and gas industry, mastering drilling, lease acquisitions, and operations. Today, he oversees a robust portfolio of assets spanning energy, entertainment, technology, and real estate. A proven capital raiser, he has secured millions for diverse ventures. A former athlete and accomplished musician who has composed for film and television, Mr. Vargas studied Business Management and Broadcasting at Collin College and Western International University.

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