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Odell Lumber and Supply owner expands business, potentially career in 2023

With a new year full of possibilities ahead, Trent Odell, owner of Odell Lumber and Supply in Rochester, has big ideas for growth in 2023.

 

A former Howard County grain and livestock farmer, Odell and his wife, Stacey, took a chance at becoming a first-time business owner in 2019, when they bought the lumberyard formerly known as Fansler Lumber, 1720 E State Road 14, in Rochester.

 

 

Helping with some extra guidance and expertise, Odell Lumber manager Ben Murphy has worked side-by-side with Odell building up their experienced staff to provide the community with well-stocked, quality supplies. The business provides everything from structural lumber, trim, siding, doors, windows, cabinets, hardware and more.

 

Keeping the small-town feel of personal service is also a top priority for Odell. On most days you will find Odell Lumber accountant and office wizard Jackie Whetstone at the front desk with a smile, happy to help on any project or, at least, lead customers in the right direction.

 

Odell not only credited his staff's smooth teamwork but also his loyal customers, who help Odell Lumber and Supply continue to grow. Wanting to give his customers a clearer vision of what the store has to offer, Odell ended 2022 with a construction project of their own. Adding on 1,000 square feet to the front of his building, a showroom will have all of his products on display.  It should be finished sometime later in 2023. 

 

Odell took another big leap in 2022 when he announced he would be running as a Republican candidate in the 2023 race for Mayor of Rochester.  He has a passion for growth in not only his business, but also the Rochester community he now calls home.

 

With a mind for business, a heart for serving the community, and a fearless attitude of never being afraid to try something new, Odell said he's confident he's got what it takes to lead and expand the community, as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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