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Rod grew up in suburban Chicago, an avid sports fan as a boy, cheering on losing teams like the Cubs, Bears, and Bulls (Michael changed all that in the 90's). Rod began his television career at KRCG after graduating from college. He began as a weekend weatherman/news reporter and worked into his current role of Sports Director.

He's enjoyed covering high school, college & professional athletics in Missouri. Highlights include the I-70 World Series in his first year at KRCG, bowl trips and NCAA tournament coverage with Mizzou, and the Rams trip to the Super Bowl. He's known most though for "Rod's Big Ol' Fish"!

While he loves sports and cherishes the friendships he's made with players, coaches & fans, Rod's priorities remain with his faith and family. Rod appreciates his many opportunities to speak at various local churches. He's also active in many charities, including DARE, American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society to name a few.

Rod is a dedicated family man. A father of three beautiful daughters, Brittany, Brooke and Paige, he says his best 'catch' came in 1987, when he 'reeled in' his wife, Lana.