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Rogelio "Roger" Esparza
Operations Manager
Education:
HVAC Technician, Maintenance Technician, Assistant Supervisor at CPD
Bio:
My knowledge has grown throughout the years by working with Merit School of Music’s great organization. The Joy Faith Knapp Center is such a beautiful environment and the school gives opportunities to all walks of life.
Favorite Songs:
“Volare” by Dean Martin
“My Kind Of Town” by Frank Sinatra
“Canta, Canta, Canta” by Pedro Infante