Rod descends from a line of engineers, carpenters, farmers, and blacksmiths and leads the Information Technology efforts at NCC where he oversees activities and resources that involve electricity and computer chips. His hometown is either Carson, CA or Springfield, VA depending on his preference but he has family roots in DC’s Ward 7. Rod is an MIT-trained engineer and has worked in positions at NeXT computer, the Naval Research Laboratory, and as a teacher at Cornerstone Community School among other consulting roles throughout the IT, defense, and intelligence industries. Rod enjoys working with driven teams to accomplish a mission. Rod has been married to his wife Taz since 2019 and they have two children, Gabrielle and Cory. As Rod feels aligned with NCC’s convictions, manifesto, and beliefs, he believes he’s at home in his role at National Community Church.