In 1985, Mr. Ruddell took a break from the telecommunications industry and “retired” to the antiques business. During this time, he kept a watchful eye on trends in the satellite industry and studied everything available while he planned his next move.

Finally, certain that the future of the industry was in direct broadcast satellites, he sold his 5,000 square foot house and invested the earnings in a new business, Rocking “R” Inc. He named it after his father’s pig farm and it grew into a highly successful contractor of Primestar.

After the demise of Primestar, Mr. Ruddell founded Rocking “R” International, Inc. to offer fulfillment services across the U.S. In 1997, Mr. Ruddell formed CAOTTI (Cable And Other Things Too), Inc. to provide a nationwide warranty service for satellite customers, as well as caotti.com for computer and electronic sales.

For the past eighteen years, Rocking “R” International has been a contractor to Dish Network, Telesat, WildBlue and other companies with over 190 in-house technicians and 343 sub-contractors serving across the nation.

In 2006, Mr. Ruddell fulfilled a 20-year-old dream and formed Standoff Studios, an independent production company specializing in high definition content. StandOff’s current list of credits includes national advertising campaigns, feature films, episodic television and animated series.

Greg Ruddell currently lives in McCormick, South Carolina with his wife B.J.

Owner Greg Ruddell, Sr. has over 30 years of experience, and Rocking “R” International has been a direct broadcast satellite industry leader for over a decade – having completed over half a million high quality installations. When asked why Rocking “R” is the best choice for new customers, he replied, “It’s simple. We care about our customers. We have the best dispatchers, managers and technicians available so that we can provide exceptional service to every one of our customers. Our service is the best, and we guarantee it.”

In addition to residential installations, Rocking “R” is experienced in commercial applications such as HughesNet, Telesat and WildBlue (VSAT – 2-way satellite internet access), and provides turnkey ground services for other residential and commercial communications needs.

Specializing in everything from small one room, one TV installs, to complex High-Definition setups with surround sound, Rocking “R” International provides service to our customers 7 days a week in two time zones, with live staff available until 8 p.m. every night.