Announcer Lightning Rodge

I started out in MRD in 2010 as a steak character (Sir Loin), then as the mascots Shipwreck (sailor) and Palomino Pete (cowboy). The long-time announcer decided to retire and I was one of two people taking on that role. I’ve been announcing since 2013. I roller skated as a kid in a little old roller rink in Wattsburg, PA. It was run down, not level (wheel ball bearings would all roll one direction to the wall if they came out of the wheels), but it was ours and it was FUN!

Why did you join roller derby?

I joined roller derby to get out and meet people, be a part of something, and have fun. Mission accomplished.

What do you do outside of derby?

Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Developer

What is your favorite quote

“Get busy living, or get busy dying.” Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Do you have any hobbies besides roller derby (or) what is your passion?

Hiking, fixing stuff that breaks around the house and yard, buying and selling tools and such.