Introducing Don Rodriguez

Don was born September 1947 in New Orleans Louisiana

Joining the United States Navy in February 1965; Don served aboard the USS Hector (AR-7), a fleet repair ship, as a Machinist Mate until his release from active duty in December 1969.

Upon returning to the New Orleans area he worked as a diesel mechanic and progressed to higher level of management in the marine and oil industries until 1983. His last position in the marine industry was as Maintenance Manager for Gulf Fleet Marine (Now part of Tidewater Marine Industries).


With the down turn of the Oil industry in the early 80’s, Don decided to make a career change and assumed a position as a Sales Engineer with Chromium Corporation (A leader in industrial hard chrome plating). During his tenure at Chromium, Don developed the Marine market for hard chrome plating of diesel engine cylinders, and also assumed secondary duties as Project Manager for development of EMD and General Electric power assembly production lines. As project manager, production increased to the point of 500 power assemblies per month for the US, Mexico and Brazil rail markets. After successfully developing these production processes in-house; Don moved into the field, selling to the international market. Don's efforts resulted in bringing Chromium Corp from zero income in Mexico and Brazil to five million in sales per year.


In June of 2002 change was afoot again as Don started Rodco Power Products Inc. to act as Manufacturer’s Representative and Engineering Consultant. To date, RodCo has completed a number of engineering projects in the UK for ROMIC International, and has consulted for Bell South , Cummins Midsouth, Stewart & Stevenson, and other leaders in the Marine industry. RodCo also acts as Manufactures Rep. for Algae-X International (a leader in diesel fuel conditioning technology), and Trac Ecological Marine Products (an innovator in biodegradable products for descaling across a broad spectrum of industries).