Right Around the River Blog

Rocketts Landing Welcomes Our Newest Team Member

Post Date: 05-17-2012

Rocketts Landing not only attracts a variety of active and fun-loving residents -- we're also fortunate to have great individuals join our professional team who share our community's vibe. And our newest team member, Rod Shortell, fits the bill to a T!

A Richmond-based real estate professional since the 1970s, Rod joined Rocketts Landing's sales team last week bringing extensive knowledge of our region's rich culture and history. From 1992 through 2005, he worked at The Martin Agency and served as their real estate professional helping to attract and relocate top talent to Richmond. Over the years, he's helped buyers throughout the Richmond region find their perfect home while ensuring they enjoy the lifestyle they desire -- which is one of his greatest professional strengths and focuses. And he feels Rocketts Landing offers exactly the experience he enjoys helping homeowners discover.

“Rocketts Landing is not just a place to live but a lifestyle,” explains Shortell. “From biking to kayaking, you can go outside and enjoy the community. It has character, history, quality construction. I’ve never seen anything else like Rocketts Landing.”

In addition to working here, Rod will also soon live at 210 Rock. And as an outdoorsy type, he’s already taking advantage of all Rocketts Landing has to offer. Last weekend, he organized a group of friends to enjoy a kayaking trip down the James River — which he says is only the beginning of his adventures.

“The river is absolutely an attraction for me at Rocketts Landing,” says Shortell. “Especially during the summertime when people are all over the river kayaking, fishing, swimming. Most cities don’t have usable rivers like this. I’m just very excited about this opportunity that came along for me, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be here.”

We’re happy to have Rod in our community, too, and look forward to all the fun times in store!