Experience

Florida Structural Group, Inc

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  A “C” suite role with a leader in concrete restoration and structural envelope repairs. Florida Structural Group (FSG) also has a full-service marine construction division with a heavy focus on large scale seawall and marina projects for developers and community associations. We operate in a highly specialized space where past performance, talent and industry knowledge are a prerequisite for project award. An extensive track record of successful highly complex and unique undertakings has the company well positioned for future revenue growth. As a self-performing general contractor, we employee talented tradesmen and project managers who are supported by licensed professionals in the fields of engineering and general contracting. Based in Fort Myers, Florida FSG has statewide experience and actively pursues Structural Restoration and Marine Construction opportunities from satellite offices in the Tampa Bay region and Florida Keys.



EarthTech Enterprises, Inc.

• Fort Myers, Florida Area

• Operations Director

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2022

  A direct report to ownership, I am involved in all aspects of business operations and senior project management for the organization. A state certified general contractor and established in 2000 the company has grown to over 75 employees with average annual revenues of $40M . The core business is complete site development for the largest planned community developers in Florida. Primarily working on the West coast of Florida and the Florida Keys the company also has a focus on specialized civil projects including remediation, beach -re -nourishment, and native habitat restorations. water quality projects. Additionally Earth Tech has business units that are involved in heavy civil/ marine work and materials processing producing screened soils and crushed concrete



Wherry Truck Lines / Green Waste Disposal

• Fort Myers, Florida Area

• Business Operations Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Jul 2015

  I reported directly to ownership to lead long term strategic revenue and growth planning for new business ventures. I also was tasked with short term change management / implementation of policies and procedures for the 50+ employee company. Some specific tasks were to improve hiring practices and employee retention, manage DOT compliance, risk management and unwind a complex and restrictive business and equipment financing structure. Since incorporation in 1991 Wherry Truck Lines core business was as a for hire contract hauler serving the waste industry and providing bulk transportation for soil and landscape mulch manufacturers In 2011 the owner formed a new business unit focusing on large land clearing projects, timber harvesting, mulching and the production of landscape soils. During my tenure I assisted ownership with negotiating the purchase and financing of a 165 acre agricultural tract, securing FDEP use permit, SFWMD water use permit, special use and re-zoning and financing the purchase of specialized logging equipment. I also created the structure for estimating, submitting bids and project management for land clearing work.



Smith Insurance & Bonds

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner/Consultant

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  Heavily focused on the Construction Industry, Smith Insurance and Bonds is a closely held boutique firm engaged in providing risk management solutions and surety products for their clients. I joined the firm as a business partner and consultant bringing with me a helpful perspective as it relates to how contractors view purchasing insurance, management of risk and the need for surety bonding. Using this knowledge, I worked with ownership to develop reliable, practical and adaptable solutions including streamlining information gathering during the application process, working to incorporate the use of carrier’s online platforms, opening up additional revenue opportunities by adding additional carrier markets and the establishment of a satellite office.



Owen Ames Kimball Company

• Shareholder /Manger Nu Cape Construction Division

  • Feb 2003 - Nov 2008

  Reported directly to company President, and led area office that focused on a wide range of specialized commercial and healthcare projects including those subject to review by AHCA. The foundation of this role was as Project Executive maintaining high visibility throughout project, solutions based oversight of project management staff and constant outreach to the client and design team which translated into a steady backlog of work that was 85% repeat clients. I also had a heavy focus on strategies to achieve new business, and build strong client partnerships including developing leads, preconstruction services, estimating for lump sum hard bid and CM at risk engagements.



Shell Point Retirement Community

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr Project Manager

  • Mar 1998 - Feb 2003

  Owner’s representative on the development team involved in a $125 million dollar expansion to existing 45 acre senior living community with individual projects in excess of $40 million. In conjunction with the Vice President of development and executive management planed and directed a wide variety of construction projects including high end residential towers, assisted living , skilled nursing facility (AHCA), healthcare, hospitality projects, championship golf course, central energy plant, site work and development infrastructure. I was also led a team that directed capital maintenance program and facility renovation projects on existing 45 acre campus. A majority of the projects were subject to review by AHCA.



US LBM

• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager/Assistant Divison Manager

  • Sep 1994 - Feb 1998

  Part of the management team for statewide multi division building material supplier with annual sales of approximately $250 million. Principle duties were to assist the division manager with the supervision of staff to prepare quotations & technical submittals for contractors. Analyzed project schedules to ensure that production goals, materials purchasing and deliveries meet customer established deadlines. Responsible for negotiating contract pricing with the suppliers, manufacturers & distributors in the procurement of specialty products for complex commercial, institutional and healthcare projects.