Meet Blake Rodenroth! He was born and raised in Roswell, Georgia. He met his wife, Karen, at Lassiter High School. After high school, they both moved to Athens to attend the University of Georgia. They loved Athens and Jackson County so much that they decided they didn’t want to leave and have been here since 2005. Blake is a mortgage loan officer on the Bishop Advisory Group at Ameris Bank and have been helping people get in to and refinance their homes for a little over 5 years now.
It has been a pleasure getting to know Blake over the past few years, and it is rare to see him without a smile on his face. We appreciate Blake letting us know more about himself and what he loves the most about our community.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I married my high school sweetheart, Dr Karen Rodenroth. We have two beautiful children. Our son Tillman is 4 and our daughter Sage will be 9 months old on November 1st. We also have 3 little Yorkies running around the house, Rennie, Ealie & Tenlie.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I actually started in education teaching and coaching in Commerce and Benton Elementary before moving into the sales/business world. I started my mortgage career with On Q Financial and then was hired by Fidelity Bank and Fairway Independent Mortgage. In March, Ameris Bank came calling and I have loved every minute of it. I love working with people and helping them realize their dream of homeownership as well as helping others to save money every month.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Love Local Station, Talmo Grill, The Roman Oven and Ninja
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived and worked in Jackson county for the last 16 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I find everyone interesting and unique to be honest. We may have some common ground but most of us grew up in different areas and experienced different things in our life.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Alaska to do a whale cruise
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Love the Fast and Furious movies and really love college football.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Life has its ups and downs but will not always have you. Enjoy your time here on earth and make the most of it every single day. Do the things that make you happy and make someone else smile every day.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Go to Le Mans, France for the 24 hours of Le Mans Endurance race.
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
I’m a bit of an old soul so I would have to say anything Motown.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Probably President Trump and we would have to go to Local Station or Talmo Grill.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Being away from the big city and not near the traffic!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Doing the exact same thing I am doing today!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I still enjoy video games and Legos
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
St. Lucia for our Honeymoon
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
June, Christmas and a tie between June 16th (Anniversary), March 25th (Tillman was born) and February 1st (Sage was born).
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Spending time with family and friends
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife Karen
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Race exhaust and pizza
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Love and kids toys
