Rodney grew up in Kingman, AZ and was a member of the National Honor Society at Kingman High School where he graduated in 1984. Rodney was on his way to West Point under the sponsorship of Senator John McCain until a knee injury disqualified him. He worked a couple of jobs until starting at Jeld-Wen in 1986 where he started in production, making doors and windows. Rodney, never one to settle would work up to Supervisor then to Production Manager and eventually General Manager. He was the first person at Jeld-Wen to reach that level without a college degree. He left there in 2012 to start his own business consulting company, Magnum Opportunities.
In his free time he loved powerlifting and riding his Harley. In 1999 & 2000 he took 1st & 2nd place at the US championship and 3rd and 4th place for the world bench press. Rodney’s passion for riding motorcycles lead him to ABATE of Arizona (American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) a motorcycle rights organization where of course he later became chapter president. After relocating to Henderson, NV he became a member of Los Vaqueros where he also served one term as president. Los Vaqueros is a non-profit organization of business men that give back to the community by empowering and aiding children and their families across Southern Nevada. In addition to all that, he was an ordained minister with Word of Life Ministries for nearly 20 years.
Rodney was a mentor to so many and left an indelible mark on countless people’s lives. He was a force of nature with his capable ways and brilliant mind. He could enter a room alone and walk out with friendships as he didn’t know a stranger.
The impact you made in your short time here is immeasurable and will never be forgotten. In the words of Rodney, “Live a rich life”.
