About RLM

Why Should You Choose RLM As Your Land Development Partner?

At RLM, we’re all about you, and the success of your project. Our clients know that we’ll always have their best interests at heart. They know that as their trusted partner we bring the knowledge and capabilities they need to navigate Phoenix-Area land development projects—from advisory services to guaranteed finished lots.

Our client-partners know we’ll be transparent from start to finish. That trust starts with RLM’s President, Kevin Rust.

Kevin Rust | President

Kevin is an Arizona native with over 25 years of hands-on, in-the-trenches experience in every aspect of land. This includes sourcing deals and due diligence, acquisition, entitlements, development, and the successful completion of projects of all scopes and sizes in the Phoenix area.

Over the course of his career, Kevin has personally led teams that have acquired, sold, entitled, managed, and developed over 30,000 lots. In the last eight years alone, he’s overseen transactions of over $250 Million, in 20+ deals, creating approximately 40 Phoenix-Area communities. These projects have spanned the full spectrum lot types, including condominiums, single family residential, medium and high density, alley load, and duplex.

In a nutshell, for any type of project that has happened in Phoenix-Area land in the last 25 years, Kevin has—seen it, managed it, built it, finished it.

RLM also holds a Class A KA Dual Engineering General Contractors License. This is an extremely valuable, sought-after contractors license in Arizona. This license can elevate your land development project to a whole new level. It allows RLM to not only manage, but act as the general contractor on all aspects of virtually any type of land development project in Arizona.

What’s the bottom line? Kevin is passionate about all aspects of land and he’s meticulous and transparent about managing every project with the client’s timelines and budget at the forefront.

Let’s take your project to the next level together.

Jason Meyers serves as Vice President of Development at Rust Land Management, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the Greater Phoenix market. His diverse background includes expertise in geology, homebuilding, land development, and community management, providing a comprehensive understanding of the residential development process from concept to completion.

Throughout his career, Jason has successfully managed projects through all phases of development, including feasibility analysis, due diligence, entitlements, utility coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and full-scale land development. His broad range of experience gives him a well-rounded perspective on the planning, execution, and long-term success of residential communities, including single-family and build-to-rent developments.

As Vice President of Development, Jason leads strategic development initiatives and fosters partnerships that support Rust Land Management’s continued growth across the region. Known for his collaborative leadership style, technical expertise, and strategic approach, he is committed to delivering transparent, efficient, and results-driven solutions for clients and partners alike.

Jason Meyers
Vice President of Development

Benefits of a Class A General Dual KA Dual Engineering License in Arizona

In Arizona, obtaining a Class A General Dual KA Dual Engineering license is essential for any Land Management firm. This license is required to perform work on many types of construction projects, including commercial, industrial, and residential construction.

RLM proudly holds this important licensure.

By obtaining this license, it ensures that RLM complies with all relevant laws and regulations, providing protection from legal penalties and ensuring that projects meet the highest safety and quality standards.

Obtaining a Class A General Dual KA Dual Engineering license in Arizona requires meeting specific criteria, including passing several exams: