JIM RHODES

Jim Rhodes is an American real estate developer, philanthropist and entrepreneur.

He founded Rhodes Homes in 1985, and has developed various housing projects in the Las Vegas Valley, including the golf course communities Rhodes Ranch and Tuscany Village.

For the past 40 years, he had been one of the largest private homebuilders in Las Vegas. Rhodes is operating a gypsum mine on the site, known as the Blue Diamond Mine.

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Years of experience in residential construction.

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Planned, built, and sold 11,000+ homes in 173 communities.

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Additional 45,000+ homes delivered as a subcontractor.

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Embarking on his professional journey at the age of 19, immediately following his graduation from Clark High School in Las Vegas, Jim Rhodes commenced his career as a carpenter. Rapidly gaining an intimate understanding of residential structures, he proceeded to establish Rhodes Homes in 1985. Recognized as a key figure in shaping the contemporary landscape of Las Vegas, Jim is celebrated as the visionary behind southwest Las Vegas. Notable among his achievements are the masterful developments of Rhodes Ranch, Tuscany Hills, and the Spanish Hills community, to name a few. Currently at the helm of Harmony Homes and Gypsum Resources Materials, Jim endeavors to perpetuate his legacy by spearheading the prestigious Blue Diamond Hill community, leveraging the expertise of Harmony Homes.

Embarking on his professional journey at the age of 19, immediately following his graduation from Clark High School in Las Vegas, Jim Rhodes commenced his career as a carpenter. Rapidly gaining an intimate understanding of residential structures, he proceeded to establish Rhodes Homes in 1985. Recognized as a key figure in shaping the contemporary landscape of Las Vegas, Jim is celebrated as the visionary behind southwest Las Vegas. Notable among his achievements are the masterful developments of Rhodes Ranch, Tuscany Hills, and the Spanish Hills community, to name a few. Currently at the helm of Harmony Homes and Gypsum Resources Materials, Jim endeavors to perpetuate his legacy by spearheading the prestigious Blue Diamond Hill community, leveraging the expertise of Harmony Homes.

Principal of Harmony Homes, Jim Rhodes boasts over four decades of experience in the realm of residential construction. Having meticulously planned, designed, built, and sold over 11,000 homes across 145 communities, he has left an indelible mark on the industry. As a seasoned land developer specializing in underground utilities and civil engineering, Jim has overseen the delivery of crucial facilities, from sewer and water systems to power, gas, telephone networks, street lights, storm drains, cable, fiber optics, traffic signals, and intricate concrete structures. Beyond vertical building and architecture, his contributions extend to grading, framing, plumbing, stairs, wrought iron work, and various house components. 

With a remarkable track record that translates to $3.8 billion in revenue, Jim founded Harmony Homes in 2008, concurrently managing the Blue Diamond Hill gypsum mine on a sprawling 2,200+ acre site west of the Las Vegas Valley. His visionary pursuits also extend to acquiring over 75,000 acres of land in Mohave County, Arizona, involving himself in substantial agricultural ventures.

The founder of Rhodes Companies, Jim has orchestrated the development of extraordinary communities within the Las Vegas Valley. Notable among these are the Palm City Master Planned Community, Rhodes Ranch Master Planned Community, Southwest Ranch at Spanish Mountains, Spanish Hills, Vistana, Madrid, Granada Hills, Tiburon, Palm Gardens, Palm Hills, Apache Springs, Elkhorn Springs, and Seville. Spanning over 900 acres and comprising more than 3,600 residential units, these properties stand as testament to Jim Rhodes’ enduring influence. While some of his ventures have faced financial challenges in the past, a comprehensive account of such instances is available upon request.

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