Raised in San Francisco, LeRoid earned his BA in Industrial Arts with Graphic / Visual Communications emphasis (Cum Laude) at San Francisco State University. He has won various art awards including the annual Growing Up Asian in America College Art Award- top prize in 1997 and 1998. In 2001's Destination Foundation's Tails of the City Gallery and Charity Auction, his sculpture piece was featured alongside works of renowned artists and Hollywood celebrities.

He was the comic artist and Associate Producer for the cult-fave independent film, Lumpia. Illustrations were also provided for more film and video projects including the Black Eyed Peas' The Apl Song music video in 2004 (directed by Patricio Ginelsa). In 2005, LeRoid's logo design was chosen by the Smithsonian APA Program Committee to become the official logo of the Filipino American Centennial Commemoration. As a graphic designer, he has created logos and identities for local businesses and personalities.