Joel Rhoades is the CEO of Epcon Communities, the central Ohio-based homebuilder known for its award-winning, low-maintenance courtyard homes designed for a range of homeowners, including active adults and seniors. Epcon has offices in five states and a national network of franchise builders.Joel’s entire career — 34 years and counting — has been with Epcon, where he worked his way through nearly every part of the business, including land acquisition, construction, sales, legal affairs and regional operations, before being named CEO in January 2023.Under his leadership, Epcon enjoyed a record-breaking 2025, with 30% year-over-year growth and its largest financing deal in the company’s 40-year history. Joel has also led the company’s growth in markets like Indianapolis, Atlanta and Nashville, and set an ambitious company-wide goal to double Epcon’s home-closing volume.Beyond Epcon, Joel is a well-known figure in Central Ohio’s building industry. He’s a past president of the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio and has served the city of Columbus through roles on the Board of Commission Appeals, the Italian Village Commission and the nonprofit Northside Development Corporation.
He and his wife live in Delaware County, where they raised their two children, a daughter who recently graduated from OSU and a son who currently attends OSU.