Real Estate and Development

MATTHEW RILEY CEO, Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild Partner, Method & Concept

Matthew Riley and his brother Ben grew up learning the intricacies of fine woodworking from their father, Thomas, founder of the renowned company focused on the highest level of workmanship and a special company culture. Riley learned ornamental ironwork before joining the company in 2003 after working on a project with his father’s crew. He serves as a board member and past president for the United Arts Council of Collier County.

EDUCATION: University of North Florida HOMETOWN: Naples, Florida FIRST JOB: Broom pusher, furniture refinisher SECRET TO SUCCESS: Work hard in service to others. Be kind. Value your time and others. Always give more than you’re paid for. HOBBIES: Guitar, soccer, gardening, live music FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Visiting family in Western North Carolina ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Trust your gut and act on it. FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY RESTAURANT: Organically Twisted BUCKET LIST: A trip to England for Premier League Soccer and visit to The Cotswolds SHARI SUMMERS Owner and President Summerfields Interior Design Summerfields Fine Furnishings, Home Accessories & Antiques In Naples since 1982, Shari Summers started Summerfields Interior Design in 1996. A couple of years later, she opened Summerfields Fine Furnishings to complement her services. Her daughter, Stacey, joined the team after college. Summers’ first professional job was working for local architect Alfred French; and she was inspired by local interior designer Rosemary Robinson. A licensed interior designer, she is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification and is a member of American Society of Interior Designers. RANDALL STOFFT Partner Stofft Cooney Architects

While growing up in Chicago, Randall Stofft’s father first exposed him to the world of architecture and the designs of the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright. After college graduation, he practiced at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill before establishing his firm with partner John Cooney in South Florida in 1985. He credits his success to honing his artistic ability and passion for the design process for a diverse roster of clients. Stofft has earned a widespread reputation for creating extraordinary structures through his passion for couture architecture.

EDUCATION: University of Arizona (MA) FIRST JOB: Architect’s office while in high school BEST ADVICE: Not to be a starving artist HIDDEN TALENT: I’m a very good chef. FAVORITE MOVIE: The Great Escape FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: South of France PET: Wrigley, a blue French bulldog ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Invest in Apple. FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY RESTAURANT: Campiello Ristorante

CHARITY: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin-Madison HOMETOWN: Mequon, Wisconsin FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: When our shop first opened, a couple entered our shop, and moments later, the woman asked if there was some place she could hide, as the gentleman’s wife was about to walk through our shop door! FAVORITE BOOK: A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: Any beach with shells that you can reach by boat CHARITIES: Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County, Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, Everglades Foundation JOHN DEANGELIS Cofounder and Principal DeAngelis Diamond

As the son of a builder in West Virginia, John DeAngelis remembers painting and mowing at properties when he was 10. He teamed up with David Diamond in 1996 to establish DeAngelis Diamond in Naples, which has grown into an award-winning national construction firm. He continues to establish new ventures and is the recipient of numerous accolades for his leadership and innovation. DeAngelis is active in Summit Church and supports at-risk youth in foster care and human trafficking.

EDUCATION: University of Florida SECRET TO SUCCESS: Having the humility to aspire to be the dumbest person in the room by striving to surround myself with people smarter than me. (This has proven to be not all that difficult). TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Raising children is the greatest challenge and greatest joy and privilege. HIDDEN TALENT: I can “gleek” on demand. ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Listen twice as much as you speak and always prioritize what you value most over what you want now. BUCKET LIST: Create a bucket list

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DAVID DIAMOND Cofounder and CEO, DeAngelis Diamond Cofounder, Venture X

A native of West Palm Beach, David Diamond was inspired by Walt Disney’s innovation and creative spirit. The creation of EPCOT inspired Diamond toward a career in architecture and large-scale developments. He cofounded DeAngelis Diamond with John DeAngelis. Today, it is one of Florida’s largest companies. Diamond has launched more than 20 startups, including Venture X, with his son, Brett, which they recently sold while maintaining a financial stake. Diamond also was ordained as a deacon at the age of 29.

EDUCATION: University of Florida BEST ADVICE: My grandfather, who lived through the Great Depression and owned a wholesale fish market, decided to never borrow money or take on debt, not even a home mortgage or car loan. I started my first company, DeAngelis Diamond, with that principle. I sacrificed and saved for 10 years to start the business. Twenty-three years later, we have never borrowed money or received outside investments. FEW PEOPLE KNOW: I was a paid extra in the movie Smokey and the Bandit. And I also was invited to join Elton John on stage in concert to sing next to him at his piano. TODD GATES Founder and Chairman GATES Construction During the last 25 years, Todd Gates’ company has expanded from its Naples base to provide construction management, general contracting, and design-build services to Sarasota, Palm Beach Gardens, the Southeast, and Latin America. Gates has been recognized for his industry leadership, including “Builder of the Year” by the Collier Building Industry Association and as a Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida “Hall of Fame Laureate.” Gates enjoys taking friends and clients fishing in Collier County’s backcountry. BLAKE GABLE CEO Barron Collier Companies

Running a sprawling, fourth-generation enterprise with more than 80,000 acres in land holdings and one of South Florida’s largest citrus operations takes a passion for responsible development. Blake Gable has led the venerable company in major development projects, including Ave Maria, while maintaining a large agricultural operation and overseeing real estate portfolios spanning national markets. Commitment to community is a priority for Gable, chairperson of Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees.

EDUCATION: Florida Gulf Coast University (MBA) HOMETOWN: Naples, Florida FIRST JOB: Pumping gas at the Gulf station on U.S. 41 FAVORITE BOOKS: Freakonomics and The Tipping Point FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Colorado and the British Virgin Islands ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Don’t take the path of least resistance. Consider your post-university life seriously and how your degree will work for you after college.

FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: Stan’s Idle Hour on Goodland

HOMETOWN: Hopewell, Virginia FIRST JOB: Mopping floors at a dry cleaner’s SECRET TO SUCCESS: Never, ever give up. HIDDEN TALENT: Black belt in mushin do/street combat FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Canadian Rockies CAUSES: Youth-based education and health causes BUCKET LIST: Climbing Machu Picchu DAVID HOFFMANN Founder and Principal, Osprey Capital Chairman, Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate

David Hoffmann is the largest private investor of commercial properties in Naples. His family has invested in more than 25 properties in and around Old Naples, and has acquired many businesses. A recent purchase: Hertz Arena in Estero. The Hoffmann Family of Companies includes Naples Princess Cruises, Naples Transportation & Tours, The Bevy, and Hoffmann Creative Agency. The Hoffmann family is involved philanthropically with several local nonprofit organizations.

VANESSA ROGERS HOMETOWN: Washington, Missouri TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: My father’s passing at a young age HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, biking, tennis, and golf FAVORITE MOVIE: Meet Joe Black FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Hong Kong ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Prepare for the unexpected but live in the moment. CHARITIES: Naples Children & Education Foundation, Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Naples Zoo, among others

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RON LABBE President and Owner Naples Lumber & Supply

After moving to Naples in 1978, Ron Labbe expeditiously worked his way up from lumberyard helper to general manager and vice president, then owner of Naples Lumber & Supply. Now one of the largest lumber and supply companies in Southwest Florida, the business employs 80. It has contracted, expanded, and innovated through five recessions, including modernizing its fleet. Labbe, a U.S. Army veteran, has been involved in numerous civic, business, and charitable organizations. PHIL MCCABE General Manager Gulfshore Commercial Corp./Inn on Fifth Since moving to Naples 35 years ago, Phil McCabe has been best known as the owner and developer of the Inn on Fifth. He has also developed two other hotels, six restaurants, including McCabe’s Irish Pub, and numerous commercial and residential projects. His latest venture, The Residences at Fifth and Fifth, rapidly sold out. McCabe has awarded more than 85 scholarships through Champions For Learning to local students. McCabe’s two sons work alongside him.

HOMETOWN: Akron, Ohio NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Having gone through five recessions and exiting more successful and better educated each time LESSON LEARNED: It was easy to stay motivated during tough times, but to stay motivated during the good times is the time when you show your mettle. FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Antarctica FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples during the Christmas season BUCKET LIST: Avoid retirement. If you are having fun, why quit? SCOTT LUTGERT Chairman The Lutgert Companies

Since 1970, Scott Lutgert has been a resident and real estate developer in Naples. He developed Park Shore and its 17 luxury beachfront high-rises, six highrises in Bonita Bay, and two golf course communities: The Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples and Linville Ridge in North Carolina. His foresight shaped the local landscape with The Village on Venetian Bay, Northern Trust Office Building, The Promenade at Bonita Bay, and Mercato. At The Lutgert Companies, he has led Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Premier Commercial, Lutgert Construction, and Lutgert Title. Lutgert has chaired, or co-chaired with his wife, Simone, major fundraising galas and capital campaigns.

EDUCATION: University of Chicago (MBA) NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A founder of the Naples Winter Wine Festival; chairman of the Board of Trustees at Florida Gulf Coast University for 12 years; board of NCH Healthcare System from 2001 to 2009, rejoining in February 2019 FIRST JOB: Road construction laborer BEST ADVICE: Listen, listen, listen.

TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Navigating the Great Recession of 2008

HOMETOWN: Boston, Massachusetts NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Tenure with the CIA in Afghanistan and Pakistan and creating a successful company with very little capital FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Several years ago, downtown Naples lost all propane supply, which fueled the hotel’s hot water tanks and ovens, so we had to figure out how to get our guests hot showers. We set up a shuttle system using the hotel’s vehicles and transported guests to and from my home. We set up coolers with refreshments for the guests. It turned out to be fun with all guests taking the situation nicely in stride. We had two senators and a governor among the guests. CHARITIES: Gulfshore Playhouse, Take Stock in Children, The Naples Players, Fun Time Early Childhood Academy, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida F. FRED PEZESHKAN Owner Naples Bay Resort & Marina Summit Management Group of Florida

With a degree in civil engineering, F. Fred Pezeshkan served as chairman of Manhattan Construction Florida, formerly Kraft Construction Company. Pezeshkan serves on boards that include the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida and Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, and is active in the Florida Council of 100. He is an emeritus chair of the Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation board. For the past 15 years, Pezeshkan has co-chaired A Celebration of Reading.

EDUCATION: Ohio State University NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: When I joined Kraft Construction in 1979, it was doing about $2 million a year in business. Fast forward to 2008 to when I sold the business, and it was doing $2 million a day! FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: In a car working for the American Automobile Association (AAA) teaching teenagers how to drive BEST ADVICE: Keep your head down and work hard. SECRET TO SUCCESS: Be patient at work and take care of your employees. LESSON LEARNED: You can always rebuild what you’ve lost. FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: The Everglades

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WILLIAM M. RAVEIS JR. CEO William Raveis, Inc.

William “Bill” Raveis launched William Raveis Real Estate in 1974 above a grocery store in Fairfield, Conn., with a $2,000 bank loan. Today, William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance (WRRE) is the top family-owned and largest real estate, mortgage and insurance company in the Northeast and Florida and the eighth largest real estate company in the United States with more than 130 offices in nine states with $15 billion in annual sales. JOE SMALLWOOD President and CEO BCB Homes, Inc. Joe Smallwood has served as CEO and president of BCB Homes since 1993, and director since 2009. With a degree in civil engineering, Smallwood has led the company through a significant period of growth, establishing BCB Homes as one of the leading contractors of luxury homes in Southwest Florida. The Collier Building Industry Association has awarded the company with many “Sand Dollar Awards” in recognition of its excellence in construction. Prior to BCB Homes, Smallwood was involved with commercial construction, primarily condominiums, office buildings, shopping centers and apartments.

HOMETOWN: Fairfield, Connecticut EDUCATION: University of Dayton WHY YOU CHOSE THIS FIELD: My father was in the building and construction business. I enjoyed working on the jobs and learning the various trades, such as brick laying and mixing cement. I just loved being around houses and seeing a project from beginning to end. SOMETHING FEW PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU: George Washington is my hero, and I am a Revolutionary War buff. I have been collecting American Revolutionary War memorabilia and artifacts for more than 25 years because I believe the men that started our country were the greatest and most creative entrepreneurs that ever existed. ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Look ahead. Have a long-term vision. I had a 40-year vision.

KYLE NORTON/WRRE TIM SAVAGE Owner and Principal Gulf Coast International Properties/ International Properties Luxury Rentals

Tim Savage started Gulf Coast International Properties in 2009. Today, the firm has more than 35 agents and employees. Savage started in business with his father, and became a Realtor in 1998 with an emphasis on luxury Naples real estate in the Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Old Naples, and Royal Harbor neighborhoods. He was the first Realtor in Aqualane Shores to break million-dollar marks for new-construction sales and has closed on $500 million in waterfront Port Royal property.

EDUCATION: Florida State University HOMETOWN: Champaign, Illinois FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Delivering Chinese food at FSU for Wok-N-Roll, and having to announce through the dorm intercom, “Wok-N-Roll” BEST ADVICE: Whatever the human mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. HOBBIES: Outdoor sports with my kids, track driving, exercise, and traveling FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Jackson Hole, Wyoming FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: Revs Institute

FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY RESTAURANT: Osteria Tulia

EDUCATION: University of Florida HOMETOWN: Naples, Florida BEST ADVICE: It came from Dewey Gargiulo: “Build homes like fine yachts. Use the same precision and planning as you would with a boat with a masterpiece home. That is what will set you apart from the rest.” HOBBIES: Fishing, boating, and traveling with my family FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Tuscan countryside FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: Morgan Bay on a paddleboard BRIAN K. STOCK CEO Stock Development

With almost 30 years of experience in real estate development, construction, sales, and marketing, Brian K. Stock learned the business from the bottom-up working in the family-owned Stock Development, growing it with his father, K.C. Stock. The company has built more than 5,000 homes in Southwest Florida, is currently building in 13 communities, and has been named “Builder of the Year” four years. Stock Development and its employees are active in numerous local charities and associations.

EDUCATION: St. Norbert College HOMETOWN: Oconto, Wisconsin FIRST JOB: Picking up junk, garbage at the lumberyard WHY I CHOSE THIS FIELD: It is fulfilling and rewarding. When you build a client a house, you are a part of a major decision in their lives and it is fun to bring a customer’s dream to fruition. CHARITIES: Boys & Girls Club, PACE Collier, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Habitat for Humanity Collier, Champions For Learning, Make-A-Wish, and others

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KEVIN L. STONEBURNER President Stoneburner Companies

Kevin L. Stoneburner is a diverse investor in Collier County. He has used his business acumen in numerous large-scale developments and knowledge of debt and equity financing in some of the company’s most significant projects, such as Bayfront. Stoneburner Companies includes four subsidiaries for project financing, pre-development analysis, sales and leasing, and commercial and residential property management. Prior to real estate, Stoneburner operated Stoney Food Stores, which he franchised. He also owns multiple Naples restaurants and bars.

EDUCATION: Florida State University (MBA) HOMETOWN: Naples, Florida FIRST JOB: Paperboy for the Naples Daily News SECRET TO SUCCESS: You really need to adapt to the times. FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Steamboat Springs, Colorado FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY RESTAURANT: The Brassy FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club DAVID WALLACE Senior Vice President CRE Consultants When David Wallace was a 24-year-old U.S. Army signal officer, he was assigned responsibility for all communications, including peace talks between North and South Korea in 1971. Tough negotiations prepared him for later accomplishments, like being the lead agent on the sale of the legendary Kodak Elmgrove Park campus in New York. He realized that commercial real estate expanded his opportunities to “be a part of the solution.” He has worked with Fortune 100 companies and has been a top producer at CRE Consultants since joining in 2012. JOAN TOBIN Owner and Principal Neapolitan Enterprises

Joan Tobin’s background in real estate development and venture capital has led to her service on boards of companies in telecommunications, energy, and medicine. She has spent her career advocating for increased appointments of women to Cabinet-level offices in the U.S. government. Tobin focuses on human trafficking, women’s empowerment, and animal rights. Her involvement in Naples goes beyond the shopping experiences and properties that she has developed, including turning Third Street South into a vibrant destination.

EDUCATION: Vassar College HOMETOWN: Cincinnati, Ohio FIRST JOB: Working on the 1968 Nelson Rockefeller campaign SECRET TO SUCCESS: The devil is in the details and you are ultimately responsible for what happens to you. FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACES TO VISIT: Gulf of Mexico, Third Street South, Naples Zoo, the Everglades FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY RESTAURANTS: Bha Bha! Persian Bistro, Sea Salt, Campiello

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EDUCATION: Clarkson University HOMETOWN: Chaumont, New York FIRST JOB: At age 13, hand pulling clay pigeons at Lucky Star Ranch BEST ADVICE: The Serenity Prayer TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Listening more and talking less FAVORITE MOVIE: Braveheart FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: The 1000 Islands Harbor resort along the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, N.Y. ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Seek to understand before seeking to be understood. FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: Naples Pier MARK D. WILSON President and CEO London Bay Homes

After writing his master’s thesis about American real estate investment, England native Mark Wilson ventured across the pond, working in commercial construction before transitioning into custom homebuilding. In 1990, he founded London Bay with his wife, Gemma. In 2008, the company was named “America’s Best Builder” by Builder Magazine. London Bay offers the full spectrum of building, development, and design services from Marco Island to Sarasota. London Bay is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary.

EDUCATION: Manchester Business School (MBA) HOMETOWN: Birmingham, England FIRST JOB: At age 16, I worked on a construction site as a day laborer, which certainly encouraged

GETTING A VERY GOOD EDUCATION.

TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: The 2008 housing downturn was an extremely tough time for the business and an important learning lesson. Fortunately, we came out strong and continued to build the company. FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: No favorite. Travel opens the mind and allows for very rich experiences and offers a welcome break from the hectic business environment.