Rodney “Pete” Crosby was born in Fayette County, W.Va., in 1963. Cosby joined WV Tech in 1981 after graduating from Valley High School in Smithers, W.Va.
After a successful high school career, Cosby joined WV Tech’s football team in 1981. As a defensive back, he was a standout on the Golden Bear defense receiving All-Conference 1st Team honors in 1984 and 1985. He was also selected to the College All-American team while the team reached its highest ranking of 18th in the nation, boasting a 5-1-1 record. Cosby completed his college career and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in printing management in 1985.
Currently, Cosby owns a construction company and builds and remodels commercial properties throughout the United States. In November 2009, he founded Bridge Ministries. This ministry establishes community outreach at the LaBelle Theatre in South Charleston. In addition, Cosby presently coaches a North American Youth Sports high school boy’s basketball team.
Cosby and his wife Martha have three children, Caleb, Isaac, and Jonah, and reside in South Charleston, W.Va.
