By Hank Tatum
Rodd Cargill in the “Georgia On Your Mind” studio at Grady College at the University of Georgia
Rodd Cargill’s journey at the University of Georgia didn’t end when he walked through the Arch, completing his degree. It was just the beginning of his impact, as he’d soon return to Athens, where he’s impacted current and future Bulldogs through mentorship and volunteering.
Cargill joined the Georgia On Your Mind team in the studio for Season 3: Built By Bulldogs to discuss his role as a mentor to students who have come after him and how he hopes to make an impact.
Cargill graduated from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He then entered the medical sales world, climbing his way up to Johnson & Johnson as a Senior Territory Manager in Pulmonary Hypertension.
Once Cargill felt settled in his career and trajectory, it was his wife who urged him to get involved as an alumnus for UGA. She was already volunteering for the Black Alumni Leadership Council, which is where Rodd began. Over the years, he continued serving the organization, eventually becoming president.
Along with the Black Alumni Leadership Council, Cargill is also the Vice-Chair of the Terry College Young Alumni Board. For his efforts, Cargill has received numerous honors, including UGA’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year and being named to the 2024 40 Under 40 list, celebrating the university’s best young alumni.
In Episode 4 of Season 3: Mentorship That Makes a Difference, Cargill discusses his motivations and goals for mentorship, including what lies ahead. Cargill also explains the balance needed between his time invested in students compared to his own career, where he continues to strive for more.
“Within my career, I don’t want to be complacent at all.”
Cargill’s investment in future Bulldogs is already impressive, but he details that he’s not done and there’s more he wishes to accomplish.
Listen to Episode 4: Mentorship That Makes a Difference, available wherever you get your podcasts.