Background
Rood, John Darrell was born in 1954.
ambassador real estate developer
Rood, John Darrell was born in 1954.
Founder, managing partner Vestcor Companies, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, 1983—2004, chairman, since 2007, JDR Companies, Inc., since 2007. United States ambassador to Bahamas United States Department State, Nassau, 2004—2007. Housing/education committee chairman Jacksonville Downtown Master Plan.
Visiting professor University North Florida. Founding board member First Coast Family & Housing Foundation. Appointed advisory council on renewal communities United States Department Housing & Urban Development.
Appointed commissioner, chairman Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2002—2004.
Former volunteer Kesler Mentoring Connection, Jacksonville. Honorary board directors Florida Apartment Political Action Committee. Board trustees Fresh Ministries.
Past board directors James Madison Institute, Jacksonville Symphony Association, Jacksonville Housing Partnership. Member of Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Mandarin (past president).
Married Jamie A. Rood. Children: Jennifer, Christopher;1 child Holly.