He is a 1971 graduate of Meigs High School and has been employed with American electric power company for the past 39 years. He and his wife of 42 years, Susie, are lifelong residents of Meigs county. They have 3 children, Travis, Grant, and Carrie.  All three of their children are graduates of Meigs High School and Ohio University, and all are educators. 

Over the years, Roger has donated many hours to the Pomeroy youth league, as well as Meigs Local academics and athletics.  He has operated the scoreboard at Meigs home football games since 1974. Roger is a member of the Rocksprings United Methodist Church.  In his spare time he likes spending time with his family.