From a $370M Frisco Business to the Mayor's Race: Rod Vilhauer Shares His Story
Rod Vilhauer sat down for an in-depth podcast conversation covering his 40-year journey in Frisco — from arriving when the population was 2,800 to building a $370M company, surviving the 2008 financial crisis, and why he's now running for Mayor in 2026.
In 2008, I Lost $70 Million. I Could Have Walked Away. Here's Why I Didn't.
When the 2008 financial crisis hit, Rod Vilhauer's company took a $70 million loss. His partner walked away. Rod stayed, paid every creditor and employee out of his own pocket, and never filed bankruptcy. Here's the full story.
I Helped Create Frisco's Road Plan 30 Years Ago. Here's Why It's Not Finished.
Frisco's traffic isn't a mystery — the Master Thoroughfare Plan was designed to handle 250,000 residents. The problem is it was never completed. Rod Vilhauer, who served on P&Z when the plan was created, explains what went wrong and how to fix it.
Frisco's Next Mayor Will Shape This City for the Next 40 Years. Here's Why That Matters.
Frisco is approaching full buildout with 250,000 residents. The next mayor's decisions on roads, taxes, and public safety will be irreversible. Rod Vilhauer explains why experienced leadership matters now more than ever.