New land baron has checkered past
It took less than two weeks for Jim Rhodes to become the most influential developer in the East Valley. Two weeks and $58.6 million.
E.V. developer locked in litigation
Scott Dunton thought he had a deal with Jim Rhodes. He found out differently when the deal closed.
Developer gains favor with officials
Jim Rhodes' plans to run a water company near Kingman were being blocked by the Arizona Corporation Commission. So Mohave County officials turned up the pressure. With help from Rhodes.

