He possesses a Bachelor’s Degree from Adamson University of Manila in Economics. Rommel began his tenure with BSS in 1995, at the Hollywood Re-entry Center, in the position of part time Security Monitor, graveyard shift. That experience allowed Rommel to see facility operations from a different operational perspective, which aided him in developing a solid community corrections background and philosophy. In 1999, Rommel transferred to the Vinewood CCC in the capacity of Case Worker. Later, in 2000, he became the Program Director of this facility. His calm and straight forward management style works very well in a residential re-entry program.