Rod is an experience property developer who has operated in Australia, the USA and the UK.

Rod commenced his career with a Honours degree in Building Surveying at the University of New South Wales and became a Registered Surveyor in 1980.  He is currently a Partner and Development Director for the Property Development Corporation Pty Ltd, in Sydney, a company which project manages and constructs residential, commercial, industrial and hotel complexes.  Along with this, Rod is a Partner and Chairman for Realty Marketing Pty Ltd, Sydney.

Previously, from 1987 – 1991, Rod held the position of Executive Vice President for Citistate  Limited, his main responsibility being to set up the international development arm of the company in the USA and UK.  Rod is a Licensed Strata and Community Manager and a Justice of the Peace.  He is a Director of Habitat Australia Ltd.

Rod is married to Roslyn and has two daughters.