About Rod

• Rod was born and raised in Quincy, Illinois.



• He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University.



• In 1978 he moved to Colorado and began his professional career as a financial crimes investigator in the banking industry.



• In 1989 he received a diploma from the University of Colorado at Boulder Graduate School of Banking.



• Rod held numerous management positions throughout his 17 year banking career specializing in consumer and small business lending.



• After leaving banking, he ran a home-based small business for 9 years prior to running for office.



• He was elected as a County Commissioner in 2004 and served for 12 years in that capacity.



• Rod has been married to his wife Susan for more than 38 years and raised 5 children who graduated from Cherry Creek Schools. They have nine grandchildren.



• He enjoys spending time with his family and reading books on history and politics.



• Rod's greatest passion is his work as a public servant. This is demonstrated by the tireless hours he spends on committee work at the State Capitol. He serves on the prestigious Joint Budget Committee and House Appropriations Committee.