POSGCD welcomes new board member

At the Aug. 11 Board Meeting, Post Oak Savannah GCD welcomed Ward Roddam as the new board member representing Municipal interests from Milam County. 

Roddam graduated from Rockdale High School in 1982.  After attending Sam Houston State University, Ward graduated with an Associates Degree in Behavioral Science from Bastyr University. 

He grew up in Minerva. Roddam and his wife of 32 years, Kathryne, now live in Rockdale where they raised their three daughters, Katie, Kassie and Kourtney. 

Roddam worked 20 years for Alcoa Rockdale Operations in various roles as an hourly employee and in management positions.  Following the close of Alcoa Rockdale Operations, Roddam has spent the last 12 years as a Health and Safety Manager in both the Oil and Gas Industry and the Industrial Services Industry.

As a new Board Member for POSGCD, Roddam has been appointed to serve on several committees, including DFC, Education, and Legislative. Ward steps into the position previously held by Mr. Chris Whittaker, who recently retired after distinguished service on the Board since 2018. 

Roddam is excited to serve in this position on the Board representing from Milam County municipal interests. 

“Never pass up the opportunity to help someone out, as you never know when you may be that person who needs the help someday” said Roddam.  

Roddam has been an active member of the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department since June of 1989 and has served as Fire Chief for the City of Rockdale for the past 12 years.  

Roddam considers himself a dedicated public servant having also served on the Rockdale Volunteer EMS, as a director on the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, and Chairperson of the RISD New Schools Development Committee.