Mr. Rought is a professional member of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Grand Rapids and the North American Deck and Railing Association.
KENTWOOD, MI, January 15, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Adam Rought has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Lauded as a Michigan premier deck builder, Mr. Rought owns Green Shield Deck Builders, a residential and commercial deck-building company based in Kentwood. Specializing in offering durable, low-maintenance composite decking, the company builds decks, railings, pergolas, privacy fencing, pool decks, and more.
Taking a customer-centric approach to business, Mr. Rought does not hire external contractors and sources only top-quality materials. Additionally, he provides free deck designs and inspections. Garnering tremendous response, Mr. Rought's company builds an average of eight decks daily, a testament backed by its remarkable reputation. It is also worth mentioning that Green Shield offers lifetime warranties and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
In Mr. Rought's first year in business, Green Shield Deck Builders generated $1 million in business. Just four years late that number has ballooned to 30 million with over 130 in house deck builders. Looking toward the future, he envisions expansion into 10 different states, a goal that will include a very strategic approach involving choosing the most robust deck markets to ensure success and upward mobility for the company. Mr. Rought credits much of his company's success to his team, a group of highly skilled individuals who collectively work very hard to provide customers with unparalleled expertise and quality work.
Transitioning into entrepreneurship after a demanding career in insurance, Mr. Rought initially pursued a position in the home inspection sector. He subsequently pivoted into subcontracting, garnering projects from insurance companies, and worked in real estate, specializing as a buyer's agent. During that time, Mr. Rought met his future business partner at Green Shield Deck Builders.
Proudly supporting his local community, Mr. Rought and his team have provided services pro bono, constructing ramps for veterans. The crew also built a ramp for a young girl from Schoolcraft, Michigan, after being struck by a bus while crossing the highway. Among other projects, Mr. Rought plans to launch a campaign called Fred's Friends to benefit animal shelters.
Mr. Rought holds several industry-related credentials, including certification as a lead renovator, radon inspector, home inspector, and mold inspector. He also garnered licensure as an insurance adjuster and real estate agent. As part of his continued commitments to his industry, Mr. Rought is a professional member of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Grand Rapids and the North American Deck and Railing Association.
In light of his success, Mr. Rought's company was recognized as the Deck Specialist of the Year as the first deck builder to achieve scale in 2023. Green Shield has also consistently been rated by various industry-related organizations, such as HomeAdvisor. Apart from these recognitions, Mr. Rought was featured in Deck Specialists Magazine in 2023 and was a guest on The Trades Podcast hosted By Jeff Mudd and DJ Danny in episode 70 in 2023.
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