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Since forming his
first business in 1964,
Roddy Sturdivant has
been actively involved
in many areas of the
development and growth
of Gwinnett County. As
the founder of Roddy
Sturdivant Enterprises,
he has developed
residential, commercial
and industrial properties,
as well as buying and
selling real estate and
home building. His primary companies, RSE
Grading Company, Inc., RSE Realty, Inc. and
Lilburn Developers, Inc. are well known in
and around the metro Atlanta area.
Roddy Sturdivant has been and remains
a strong supporter of a successful Gwinnett
County. He has served as an integral part of
the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors and is a dedicated Chairman’s
Club member. In addition to the roles
played on various boards and organizations
throughout Gwinnett County, Roddy
Sturdivant is an active supporter of several
charitable organizations.
Q: What have you learned in your 51
years as a business owner in Gwinnett?
A: First, let me say there are many great
folks living and doing business throughout
Gwinnett County that I have had the
privilege of working with and consider
personal friends. For the past half century
I have experienced firsthand the growth
and changes of Gwinnett from a rural
landscape of about 10,000 residents to now
approaching 1,000,000 folks countywide. I
have learned there are many challenges and
solutions that can arise from such enormous
growth. That’s why it is necessary to have a
strong network of leadership professionals
to guide the way to a stable and profitable
steady future. We are all
fortunate to have this leadership
here in Gwinnett County.
Q: Why do you so
strongly support the growth
and development of Gwinnett
County?
A: I was raised in Gwinnett
County and have been a
lifelong resident. I strongly
believe in the foundation
for opportunities that the
leadership of our county have
put in place and provided
for our youth—to better secure a stable
and prosperous future for all. I challenge
the next generation of business owners,
entrepreneurs, educators, community
leaders and mentors to strive to continue
that rock solid foundation that our
community deserves.
Q: You have also contributed
time, energy, and capital to the youth
in Georgia, specifically getting in
outdoorsman activities such as livestock
and archery. Tell me a little about that.
A: There are several organizations
geared toward the youth I feel strongly
about. Jake’s Day is an annual event that
takes place at my farm. About 75-100
kids enjoy archery, fishing, shooting, and
learn very important outdoorsman safety.
I support the youth group at my church,
Salem Baptist in Lexington, and in 1998
established an Education Trust Fund for
kids who are members and I am proud
to have assisted more than 54 students in
completing their college educations so far.
I also host an annual “Father/Son Dove
Shoot” at my farm, and have sponsored and
mentored many boys and girls with 4-H
steer shows and other 4-H related activities
over the years.
Q: Why did you join the Gwinnett
Chamber Chairman’s Club, and what
benefits have you seen frommembership?
A: I have been a member of Gwinnett
Chamber Chairman’s Club since its
inception and encourage others to join. The
Chairman’s Club provides a way for us all to
meet and work with the leadership within
our community who are so important to our
county’s future. The funds being charged for
membership are used to support Gwinnett’s
growth.
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Question & Answer Session
WITH RODDY STURDIVANT, FOUNDER , RODDY STURDIVANT ENTERPRISES
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