Superyacht captain who managed marine and island operations at Little St. James, Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, around 2013.
Worked alongside his wife Stephanie Hodges in overseeing island logistics. Roy and Stephanie Hodges are a married couple from West Kentucky who became known in the luxury yacht industry as captains of the 240-foot superyacht Laurel. A 2013 thank-you email from Roy and Stephanie Hodges appears in the EFTA document release, and their names are referenced in connection with communications involving food orders at Epstein's island, including a 2015 request for a menu from "Pizza Amore" in St.
Thomas. In 2019, Roy served as captain of the superyacht Laurel and gained media attention for using the vessel to deliver supplies and rescue pets in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian, demonstrating their continuing professional presence in the luxury marine industry after the period of their Epstein island work.