Meet the leaders at MacRo, Frederick County’s go to brokerage for value-added commercial real estate and land transactions. From negotiating an office lease and selling or leasing office space to enhancing investment portfolios and listing family farms, MacRo will maximize the value of your assets. MacRo provides the best of both worlds—deep Frederick County and Maryland market understanding and a team with its finger on the pulse of national trends and big data.
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Rocky Mackintosh
President
What brought you to the Frederick area?
My father purchased a working cattle farm in Frederick County in the late 1950’s. Growing up, our family spent summers and weekends on the farm, and we eventually moved here permanently in 1972.
What did you do before MacRo?
Upon graduation from college in 1972, I entered the field of real estate. My early experiences were as a project manager for commercial construction projects. I also worked in land development, home building industry and new home sales. In 1980, I purchased a branch office of a local general real estate brokerage firm and renamed it “Mackintosh, Inc. Realtors.” Being the eldest of six siblings, I recruited some of my younger brothers to join the firm...Over the period of ten years, the firm grew to approximately 100 agents. We had provided general real estate brokerage services throughout the region.
How did MacRo get started?
In 1990, I established MacRo, Ltd. to focus on building a small boutique land and commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm...I established an office presence in the area of Westview Office Park just south of the City of Frederick.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I have a large and extended family, which has always been a very high priority in my life. My wife Nancy and I have been married for over 48 years. We have two daughters and five grandchildren to whom we are very devoted...Over the years, I have devoted much of my time to any number of community causes, including past service as chairman of the board for Frederick Health Hospital, Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, as well as board service with the Community Foundation.
What do you appreciate most about your team?
Our small team of four individuals acts truly as a team, as we constantly share the knowledge and insight that we have learned in the market. To truly be a team member, each has to stay focused on what is best for the welfare of the company before individual goals. The best way to do that is to align personal goals with those of the company; however, as opportunities arise and individuals with a certain level of expertise in that field can also shift the direction of the company. With the number of years that the MacRo Team has worked together, we have fine tuned this art to create a special team dynamic.
Dave Wilkinson
Vice President
What brought you to the Frederick area?
I was born in Providence, Rhode Island. My family moved to Frederick when I was in elementary school. After graduating from Governor Thomas Johnson High School, I went off to college and then took my first ‘real’ job in Virginia Beach...In the mid 1980’s...I sought to move back to Frederick.
What did you do before MacRo?
I started my career as an economist focusing on economic development. While analyzing the real estate market was interesting, I realized I was happier interacting directly with people. I was fortunate to be hired by the Frederick County Economic and Community Development Commission (now known as the Office of Economic Development) where I worked for three years before crossing over to the private sector.
How did you discover MacRo?
When Rocky started MacRo I knew it was a tremendous opportunity. Rocky was well known and respected as an entrepreneur and a community leader. After meeting with Rocky I was sold on his vision for the company, his business acumen and his integrity. It was a perfect fit for me and when Rocky offered me the position, it was an easy decision.
What do you want people to know about you?
I understand the nuances of getting projects through the governmental approval maze. I’m loyal to a fault, and when I start a project I work hard to see it through and produce the best outcome for my client.
What do you love about Frederick?
Frederick offers a tremendous mix of history, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation and a vibrant restaurant and bar scene. Frederick retains its own sense of community.
Ashleigh Rossi
Vice President
What do you love about Frederick?
The community. Originally from Woodbridge, Virginia, I’ve lived in a number of towns and nothing compares to the Frederick community!
How did you discover MacRo?
In the summer of 2015, I was browsing LinkedIn for job opportunities. I came across a blog posting for “The Next Great Apprentice." I decided to apply because the posting was so interesting. I had to write the normal cover letter, resume and a 500-word essay. After four interviews, a Myers-Briggs test and sitting with a career psychologist, I got the job!
What do you want people to know?
One of my favorite things is watching clients get keys to their new properties. Whether it’s a purchase, a lease or an investment, it’s truly exciting to see the accomplishment in their faces! One other thing to know about me: the tougher the deal, the better. I love a good challenge.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I spend a lot of time outside of work volunteering on local non-profit boards. I enjoy spending time with my family, cheering my kids on at their events, continuing to play volleyball, running, and, of course, Orangetheory!
What do you appreciate most about your team?
We call ourselves the “MacRo Family” and we truly are. We have been there to celebrate so many life events for each other—Birthdays, graduations, weddings. We really are a family!