About DJ Rose & Son, General Contractor of Rocky Mount, NC

In 1890 David Jeptha Rose founded D. J. Rose and Son, one of the first firms to receive a general contracting license from the state of North Carolina. Two early projects Mr. Rose completed of note were in Rocky Mount.... the original Bank of Rocky Mount building on Main Street completed 1918, and the original Electric Power Plant off Church Street, which was built at a time when less than 10% of North Carolina's population had access to electricity.

After Mr. Rose's death in 1940, his sons, I.W. and Dillon J. "Toby" Rose assumed operation of the company.

Bank of Rocky Mount, c.1918

Original Electric Power Plant c.1901.

Spurred mainly by Toby Rose's leadership, D. J. Rose expanded its focus to include projects throughout the Eastern United States. Major clients of the period were Carolina Telephone and Telegraph, F. S. Royster, and the Atlantic Coastline Railroad.

Following Dillon J. Rose's untimely death in 1961, Dewey Weaver successfully led the company. He soon attracted William. M. "Bill" Marshburn and Dillon W. Rose. In 1999, Dillon Rose, Jr. joined the current management team that is carrying D. J. Rose and Son into its second century of business.

Our company is one of the oldest, continuously operating general contractors in North Carolina. Armed with unlimited, unclassified, general contracting licenses for North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, we specialize in the construction of neighborhood shopping centers, banks, hospitals, schools, churches, and industrial plants.

Our success through the last century has been built on the cornerstones of quality control, cost efficiency, personal supervision and scheduled completions. Most of our employees have been with the company for many years and their dedication to their craft is exhibited in our projects and our long list of satisfied customers. D.J. Rose and Son, Inc. has built an unparalleled reputation in the industry. A reputation for diversity and capability in all types and phases of general construction.







In 1890 David Jeptha Rose founded D. J. Rose and Son, one of the first firms to receive a general contracting license from the state of North Carolina. Two early projects Mr. Rose completed of note were in Rocky Mount.... the original Bank of Rocky Mount building on Main Street completed 1918, and the original Electric Power Plant off Church Street, which was built at a time when less than 10% of North Carolina's population had access to electricity. After Mr. Rose's death in 1940, his sons, I.W. and Dillon J. "Toby" Rose assumed operation of the company. Bank of Rocky Mount, c.1918 Original Electric Power Plant c.1901. Spurred mainly by Toby Rose's leadership, D. J. Rose expanded its focus to include projects throughout the Eastern United States. Major clients of the period were Carolina Telephone and Telegraph, F. S. Royster, and the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. Following Dillon J. Rose's untimely death in 1961, Dewey Weaver successfully led the company. He soon attracted William. M. "Bill" Marshburn and Dillon W. Rose. In 1999, Dillon Rose, Jr. joined the current management team that is carrying D. J. Rose and Son into its second century of business. Our company is one of the oldest, continuously operating general contractors in North Carolina. Armed with unlimited, unclassified, general contracting licenses for North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, we specialize in the construction of neighborhood shopping centers, banks, hospitals, schools, churches, and industrial plants. Our success through the last century has been built on the cornerstones of quality control, cost efficiency, personal supervision and scheduled completions. Most of our employees have been with the company for many years and their dedication to their craft is exhibited in our projects and our long list of satisfied customers. D.J. Rose and Son, Inc. has built an unparalleled reputation in the industry. A reputation for diversity and capability in all types and phases of general construction. We will be happy to discuss your current and future buiding needs at any time.	.	Bill Marshburn and Dillon Rosee S William M."Bill" Marshburn has been with D.J. Rose and Son since 1964. A native of Rocky Mount, he attended Rocky Mount City Schools and later studied at North Carolina State University, concentrating in Civil Engineering, Construction Option. All of his professional life Bill has been involved with the Association of General Contractors (AGC), the nation’s largest and most respected construction trade association. In 2003 he was elected to serve as Chairman of the Carolina’s Chapter AGC, and is currently a National Director of AGC of America. Bill is a Board of Trustee member of Comptrust AGC of the Carolinas, Carolinas AGC Self Insured Workers Compensation Fund, and Carolinas AGC. Locally, he has been active on several fronts. Bill currently serves as a Board of Trustee member for Nash Community College and RBC Centura Bank. Prior service includes Rocky Mount YMCA board of directors, President and Campaign Chairman, United Way, Day for Wesleyan, and area chairman of the N.C. State Alumni Association. He and his wife Patsy attend Lakeside Baptist Church, and have two children, Will, wife Amy, and grandsons Connor and Landon of Apex, and David of Raleigh. Dillon W. Rose, Sr. began his career with D.J. Rose and Son as a teenager during the summer months and officially joined the company in 1971. He is a native of Rocky Mount, attended high school at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Va., and earned a degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. Dillon’s sixteen years of field experience are uncommon in the industry today. This valuable knowledge allows honest, realistic, and straightforward communication with clients. His familiarity with all types and phases of general construction continue to ensure the company’s reputation for diversity and capability. He is an active member of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and is the fourth person to lead the company his grandfather founded in 1890. . Dillon and his wife Katie attend The Church of the Good Shepherd and have three children, Dillon Jr., wife Lucy, granddaughter Walker, and grandson Dillon III, of Rocky Mount, David and wife Megan of Washington, DC, and Katherine of Raleigh. D.J. Rose & Son 216 Mayo Street Rocky Mount, NC 27803 Phone: 252-442-6105 Fax: 252-442-5331 Email: info@djroseandson.com