In the world of comic books, origin stories inform the reader of the identity and motivations of heroes and villains (thankfully, we only have the former here). Like Spider-Man or Captain America, your origin story is important as it defines who you are today. Learn about the experiences, people, and influences that shaped Concord's Rod Jamison by reading below!

Where did you grow up?

Central Indiana.

What is your favorite family tradition?

Celebrating Easter with my family.

What is an experience that has shaped who you are today?

Having a supervisor tell me to "figure out how to get my job done" while facing a general lack of cooperation from co-workers.

How did you end up in your current career?

Taking advantage of opportunities provided by "on-the-job training."

What is your favorite hobby?

Nature photography and the hiking necessary to do it.

What is your greatest accomplishment?

Although it's a shared accomplishment, I have had a stable, productive family life for over 35 years.

What advice would you give your younger self?

Realize that you will make mistakes, and when you do, the important thing is how you handle them and what you will learn from them.