MULCHING UP: RRD Land Clearing sees growth in mulch markets even in housing slump

摘要

Butch Diller and his brother-in-law, Robert Derrickson, both 51, are the owners of RRD Land Clearing here. Diller oversees field operations while Derrickson handles the business and accounting side. RRD's primary function is a subcontractor to clear land, usually for construction companies. Jobs range from one to 50 acres. The company clears over 200 acres a year. Currently, though, the economy and the depressed housing market have slowed this side of the business. Diller says some of the contractors with whom he usually works have few jobs on the horizon. Fortunately, RRD's side businesses are faring better.