Before joining the Manitoba Teacher's Society in 2010, Mr. Stankevicius taught in the River East Transcona and St. Vital School Divisions. From 2001 to 2005, he represented the River East Transcona Teachers' Association as President. Roland has also served as Chair of the Manitoba Teachers' Society Disability Plan Investment Committee (2008). Prior to teaching, he worked in the commercial banking sector and also the provincial public service. Mr. Stankevicius holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree, from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta.