Rodney Trogdon is a chief probation/parole officer in Randolph County with 24 years of service as a state employee. Rodney received the Governor's Award for Excellence this week for his commitment of service to the public and his fellow officers, specifically in three areas.
First is Rodney’s support for Relay for Life, raising money for cancer research. He began a fund-raising motorcycling event, call Angela’s Ride, named in honor of his wife who died of breast cancer in 1999.
The event has raised $22,500 for Community Corrections’ contribution to Relay for Life.
Rodney is also leading Randolph Fellowship Homes Inc. as it seeks to raise nearly $370,000 for a half-way house for men seeking to kick alcoholism and drug addiction. Rodney is president of the organization’s board.
As a leader in the N.C. Probation/Parole Association, Rodney established a car show to raise money to help pay for seminars and workshops. The money also contributes to an officers benevolent fund for medical, financial or other family need.