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Meet Santa Claus, played by Rod Genter, who has lived in North Idaho about 14 years with his wife, Joan. During this time every year, Rod volunteers as Santa for any local nonprofit organization. Rod has been doing this for over 25 years. He is a retired LAPD officer of 27 years and retired U.S. Air Force with 28 years of service. His passion is traveling and nature photography. He lives in Rathdrum and loves North Idaho.