<p>A North Carolina native and formally educated as an electrical engineer, Roger has worked as an engineer and technical writer for several Fortune 500 telecommunications companies. In his spare time, Roger engaged in a variety of creative writing efforts, including a children’s science education book (“Max Science ad the Glowing Firefly”), teleplays for a children’s educational TV series (“SPARKS,” <span class="caps">WRAL</span>-TV), and award-winning screenplays.</p> <p>Roger’s message-driven stories reflect his affinity for projects that address social issues. This prompted him to enroll in the Hollywood Film Institute’s Film Producing Program and to later enroll in the University of Southern California’s <span class="caps">MBA</span> program to pursue a Business of Entertainment concentration. Now, he’s channeling even more of his energy towards creating projects that can help inspire, inform and transform lives.</p>