Born and raised in Charleston, after graduating from Bishop England in 1989, Rick went in the Marine Corps for 6 years. After being Honorably Discharged in 1995, he went to college in Michigan to study History, Literature, Sociology & Anthropology. Not knowing anyone in Michigan, he quickly looked for a job in the one field he knew could compliment the GI Bill, construction. He got a carpentry job working for a small custom building company. There was steady work in towns like Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Detroit, and soon became more than a means to an end. Post-graduate work in Construction Management & Engineering later led to a Master's degree in Historic Preservation, from Eastern Michigan University. His concentrations were in materials and building methods throughout history, concentrating primarily on American vernacular architecture. In 2011 he went out on his own and decided to focus on projects located in the surrounding areas of the Cross-town.
Rockwell Construction has come a long way since then, and has branched out to all areas on the peninsula. 

Masheed Rockwell, a Charleston native, has long held a deep appreciation for the city’s historic architecture and the importance of preserving its rich heritage. From her 12 years at Ashley Hall to her time at the College of Charleston, she has been continually immersed in the charm and character that define the Lowcountry.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the College of Charleston, Masheed went on to manage a successful medical office. Working closely with the business owner, she developed a strong foundation in project management and business operations.
Blending her background in psychology with extensive experience in business administration, Masheed has transformed her passion for historic preservation into meaningful impact. Through her work with Rockwell Construction, she plays a key role in strengthening the company’s presence within the historic preservation community while contributing positively to the greater Charleston area.

Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina, Rachel Parris first fell in love with the built environment during family vacations to Charleston. After receiving her BA in Historic Preservation from the College of Charleston, Rachel moved to Chicago to achieve her MS in Historic Preservation at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Degrees in hand, she moved west to Colorado and gained extensive experience in all aspects of historic preservation and project management. With expertise working with clients to produce results, Rachel brings an attention to detail to her work that gives her a strong ability to be effective, organized, enthusiastic and productive.

Sydney came to Charleston in 2005 to attend the College of Charleston. While she majored in Early Childhood Education, she studied Historic Preservation under Rick at the College. After spending twelve years teaching for Charleston County School District, it was time for a change. Rockwell Construction was the obvious choice for this next chapter. Sydney is the proud mother of a Goldendoodle named Lincoln. In her free time, you will find Sydney and Lincoln searching for Charleston's endless supply of shark teeth and fossils.