Dr. Roundy was born in 1939 in Kanab, Utah. He received his bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Utah State University in 1962; his master of education degree from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1963; and his doctor degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 1977.

Dr. Roundy began his tenure with the Clark County School District in 1963. He served as a teacher, counselor, and assistant principal. He served as a principal for 15 years at three schools: Will Beckley, Vail Pittman, and R. Guild Gray Elementary Schools. He served as Director of Schools, Elementary Education Division; Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Division; Area Superintendent, Elementary Education Division; and as Executive Director, Human Resources Division before his retirement in 1999. In 1995, Dr. Roundy was an inductee to the Educational Hall of Fame-Excellence in Education by the Board of School Trustees.

Dr. Roundy served on Governor Bob Miller's statewide "Nevada 2000" committee to identify educational goals for the State of Nevada. He served as an adjunct professor for many years at Nova Southeastern University, Las Vegas campus, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He served many years in various capacities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was active on various committees and boards for the Boy Scouts of America, and has been a member of "The Desert Chorale, a professional symphonic choir, for over 20 years.