Board Member

A native of Alabama, his diverse career has spanned everything from serving 27 years as an Army Officer, to working at the White House during the Obama Administration. Since his departure from the political sector, Rod has owned several successful businesses in the Fredericksburg area. All his endeavors have been geared toward providing second chance employment for those individuals with criminal records and providing educational resources for parents and teachers to leverage while teaching our youth.

His military service coupled with his experience working with other government agencies has given him a unique skill-set to assist the Faded Foundation’s goal of improving equity in the surrounding community. He has worked with several nonprofits nationwide and understands what it takes to get a new organization properly established. He received a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Walden University, a master’s degree in telecommunications and network management from Syracuse University, and a master’s degree in cyber security from the University of Maryland University College. Roderick resides in Fredericksburg, VA with his wife and children.