Josh Rutzen

Josh Rutzen has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Josh started their career as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual, where they gained experience in sales, prospecting clients, and presenting financial plans. After that, they worked as a Paraplanner at TruNorth Wealth Partners and Petra Financial Advisors, Inc., where they focused on preparing financial plans and presentations for clients.

Josh then transitioned to the real estate industry, working as a Real Estate Appraiser at Black Fox Appraisal and as a Finish Carpenter at Citadel Construction. In 2010, they joined Rachel's Challenge as a Regional Marketing Director, responsible for marketing and selling event days for the school assembly program. Josh achieved significant revenue growth and received the Salesperson of the Year award.

In 2013, Josh took on the role of Director of Operations at BluePac Energy, where they managed business development, asset analysis, financial modeling, market analysis, and oversaw the sale of valuable well assets.

Currently, Josh Rutzen is employed at LGI Homes, initially as a Sales Manager, and then progressing to the position of Purchasing Manager. As the Vice President of Purchasing, they are responsible for overseeing all purchasing activities within the company.

With a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, finance, and operations, Josh Rutzen has developed a strong skill set that enables him to excel in various roles and industries.

Josh Rutzen attended Oral Roberts University from 2000 to 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Media Studies. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained several certifications over the years. In 2004, they received their Series 6 & 63 Securities License from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) and became an Insurance Broker certified by the Oklahoma Insurance Department. In 2006, they obtained a Certificate of Personal Financial Planning from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Josh became a Registered Residential Appraiser in 2007 through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. Josh completed the Inbound Certified course from HubSpot Academy in 2015 and the Professional Sales Training Course from LGI Homes in the same year. In 2018, they obtained the OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program - Construction certification from 360training.com and became a National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) certified by the International Code Council. Their most recent certification is in Presentation Principles: Story, obtained from Duarte, Inc. in 2021.