Julie Towner

Rockford Construction
Brilliant Woman of the Year 

A graduate of Kalamazoo College, Julie has served at Rockford Construction for the last 28 years in a variety of roles, including: Accountant, CFO, Real Estate Development Partner and Chief Investment Officer. As a result of Julie’s financial and tax planning oversight, Rockford Construction now averages $450 million in construction volume, with a real estate portfolio of $200 million, and managed properties in excess of 2.4 million square feet. Julie says, “My biggest accomplishment professionally has been the growth of our company … but my greatest accomplishment comes from looking at our current leadership team and seeing the faces of so many other strong, confident and successful women leaders.” Julie has served in industry leadership roles for organizations like Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of Professional Women and National Association of Women in Construction. Her community involvement includes leadership positions within North Kent Connect, Habitat for Humanity, the Power of 100 Women, Michigan Women Forward, Grand Rapids Public Schools Foundation and Conductive Learning Center. Julie’s family includes her husband, children, grandchildren and two dogs.