Rod McCants is a Senior Associate in the Industrial and Economic Development Division at Site Selection Group, based in Greenville, South Carolina. In his role, Rod supports corporate site selection projects and economic development consulting efforts, with a focus on site and infrastructure analysis.
Rod's path to his current role began at the South Carolina Department of Commerce, where he managed grants for diverse projects such as downtown revitalizations and infrastructure upgrades. He also worked in the private sector in business development and strategy in the textile manufacturing industry, broadening his spectrum of industrial / manufacturing experience.
With three years in economic development and two in manufacturing, Rod offers a blended perspective. His project experience includes collaborations with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and Duke Energy, including corporate site selection projects in the food and beverage and aerospace industries.
Rod holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Humanities from Wofford College and an MBA from Clemson University’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. Outside of work, Rod enjoys cooking, reading, walking his dog, gardening, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with his wife.
