Allison Grafton, the vibrant President and founder of Rockwood Custom Homes, transformed her passion into a thriving business in 2009. Coming from a background in investment banking, Allison seamlessly combined her financial expertise with a keen eye for design to lead this esteemed, best in class residential construction company. Rockwood Custom Homes, now boasting a team of 45 employees and collaborating with over 500 contractors in Calgary and the Okanagan regions, has firmly established itself as an industry trailblazer under Allison’s guidance. Distinguished by its highly integrated business model focusing on service excellence, financial stewardship, integrity, and transparency, Rockwood offers a seamless project execution—from initial architectural and design concepts to the final delivery of exquisitely furnished homes—prioritizing client experience and investment protection. As the head of Rockwood, Allison is widely acclaimed as a formidable Canadian female leader and entrepreneur, recognized through various media outlets. Her impactful speeches resonate with audiences as she shares her leadership and business insights. Honors include the prestigious RBC Women of Influence Momentum Award in 2015,induction into the WXN Hall of Fame in 2016, and the Upsurge Entrepreneur Award at the AWE (Alberta Women Entrepreneurs) Awards in 2019. Notably, Allison has been consecutively awarded Stevie® awards from 2020 to 2022 in categories such as Female Entrepreneur of the Year and Women-Run Workplace of the Year. A five year winner of Deloitte and CIBC Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and most recently awarded The Legacy Leadership Award with Business in Calgary in 2024.