Rolland Trowbridge, 46, was born and raised in Michigan. He received a Bachelor’s degree in English and Religion from Calvin College. He has been employed as a technician for the last 28 years. “In 2008 our family took a sailing voyage through the Northwet Passsage to Nome. In 2009, my wife wanted to move to Alaska and I wanted to go to San Francisco. She won.” Rolland and Deborah are the parents of Janelle, 18, and Bianca, 17. He lists his hobby as sailing.