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Pictured from L to R:
Brian Rodrock, CEO; Jeff Reglin, CMO; Jeff Gifford, COO
DEVELOPING JOHNSON COUNTY RODROCK DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN CREATING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA FOR DECADES WRITTEN BY ALLISON GIBESON / PHOTOS COURTESY OF RODROCK DEVELOPMENT
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aving developed more than 75 communities in Johnson County throughout its history, it’s nearly impossible to drive through Overland Park, Olathe, or Lenexa without coming across a Rodrock Development community. With such a presence in the area, Brian Rodrock, chief executive officer, said the company is passionate about the lifestyle they
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provide for those who live in their communities. “What sets us apart is we begin every project with a passion to make sure we finish it at a level where people are excited to come home,” Rodrock said. Rodrock said the company’s success has come not just from its history or the fact that they buy and
develop land in prime locations with great school districts. He said it also comes from their vision to develop these areas into ideal places for families. He said this vision stems from their own family values and what they want in life. The company was originally founded by Rodrock’s father, Darol, in the early 1980s. Today, Brian and his brothers-
