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People You Should Know: Major Rood
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Order a sandwich from Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches to be delivered and, chances are, Major Rood will be the one knocking on your door.

On a good day, Rood has delivered as many as 22 sandwiches in Monroe.

Rood, 28, Monroe, has been working at Jimmy John's since it opened July 2. He likes the fast food industry, and once was the assistant manager at Wendy's.

"Where else can you drive around and listen to classic rock all day?" he said.

Rood often is on duty until the store closes at 10 p.m., but during his off-time, he likes to spend time with his girlfriend and watch movies.

Rood has a son, Rome, 2.

If you could have dinner with three people, living or dead, who would you choose?>

Ashley Lamp, my girlfriend; Eminem; and Johnny Depp

What kind of music do you like to listen to?>

Everything. Right now, in my CD player is R&B, a self-made mix of Akon, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, and 17 other people.

What's your favorite Jimmy John's sandwich?>

No. 11, with peppers (No. 11 has turkey, ham and provolone cheese with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo)

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?>

Japan

If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?>

Build a house, buy a car, invest and do something silly, like, buy video games.

Who is your favorite author?>

Michael Crichton

What is your favorite video game?>

Final Fantasy 11, online