Rustic Fence Rustic Fence

1953

After returning from WWII, Derick D. South founded Ajax Fence Company, specializing in wood and chain link fencing.

After returning from WWII, Derick D. South founded Ajax Fence Company, specializing in wood and chain link fencing.

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Rustic Fence Rustic Fence

1963

Ajax Fence featured in the newspaper, more than one out of every 10 homes in Arlington now has an Ajax fence.

Ajax Fence featured in the newspaper, more than one out of every 10 homes in Arlington now has an Ajax fence.

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Rustic Fence Rustic Fence

1964

Derick sold Ajax Fence and founded Rustic Fence, continuing his commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Derick sold Ajax Fence and founded Rustic Fence, continuing his commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

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Megan Mars Megan Mars

1980

Derick’s son, Rick South, took over the business, marking the beginning of the second generation of family leadership.

Derick’s son, Rick South, took over the business, marking the beginning of the second generation of family leadership.

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1990’s

Rustic Fence expanded its offerings to include ornamental iron fencing and began taking on commercial projects.

Rustic Fence expanded its offerings to include ornamental iron fencing and began taking on commercial projects.

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Rustic Fence Rustic Fence

2000

Chase and Ryan South, Rick’s sons, assumed leadership, bringing in the third generation of ownership.

Chase and Ryan South, Rick’s sons, assumed leadership, bringing in the third generation of ownership.

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2000’s

Under Chase and Ryan's leadership, Rustic Fence further diversified, adding custom steel fabrication and expanding its commercial capabilities to even larger projects.

Under Chase and Ryan's leadership, Rustic Fence further diversified, adding custom steel fabrication and expanding its commercial capabilities to even larger projects.

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Megan Mars Megan Mars

Today

The fourth generation is now involved in leadership, with Chase and Ryan’s sons working alongside them to continue the family tradition of excellence.

The fourth generation is now involved in leadership, with Chase and Ryan’s sons working alongside them to continue the family tradition of excellence.

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