Roderick “Rod” Mack

Native of Miami Gardens. Scholar-athlete at Monsignor Edward Pace High School — ranked among the top 50 players in Florida, earned All-Dade and All-State honors. Played as a starting linebacker and four-year letterman at the University of Miami, graduating with dual degrees in Business Management and Finance. Began career at Prudential Financial on Wall Street as a Financial Advisor before returning to Miami to launch Onyx Financial Management Group, an advisory firm focused on helping professional athletes build wealth. Co-founded the Miami Gardens Ravens Youth Football Academy in 2010 — now the largest volunteer program in the city with 16 National Championships and 150+ collegiate athletes produced. Inducted into Monsignor Pace High School Hall of Fame in 2016.