Born in Washington DC, Rodney attended Holy Redeemer Elementary School, Sousa Middle School, and graduated from Dunbar Senior High School as a standout student athlete. Rodney attended Savannah State University on a football scholarship before returning to Washington, DC, to further his education at the University of the District of Columbia. In 1992, Rodney started working for the DC Department of Parks and Recreation becoming a mentor and coach to many area youth. In 1996, Rodney moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in television and entertainment. Passionate about his work, Rodney took the next step, and made a name for himself as a producer, writer, and director for film and television.

Rodney created and produced a number of projects for the Viacom network through his production company, Movieos in partnership with Lionsgate Entertainment. Through these partnerships, he spent decades managing budgets for major corporations. As he reached the pinnacle of his career, he chose to return to Washington, D.C., dedicating himself to serving the community and empowering the youth. As a husband of a retired police officer and a father of three daughters, he understands the importance of community safety, a good education, and quality health services.