Experience

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  Us navy

  May 1970 - Apr 1978

  Engineering watch supervisor

  I began my naval service at the Orlando Naval Training Center in Florida and completed a three-year nuclear engineering and electrical training program for naval nuclear propulsion plant operations at Bainbridge, Maryland and Hartford, Connecticut. My primary training was for electrical plant operations in a naval nuclear propulsion plant. My service in the nuclear fleet included two deterrent war patrols aboard the USS Henry Clay, a two and one-half year overhaul of the USS Henry Clay in Portsmouth, NH and advisor to the USS Woodrow Wilson’s engineering department for their annual ORSE (Operational Reactor Safeguard Exam).Major accomplishments:Qualification as an electrical plant operator on nuclear propulsion plantsQualification as an Engineering Watch Supervisor on a nuclear propulsion plantQualification as an Engineering Laboratory Technician (specialist in water radiochemistry, steam plant chemistry and radiological controls)Qualification for Submarines NuclearAccomplishing a 2-1/2 year overhaul of the reactor plant and engineering spacesInstallation of a new reactor coreEngineering and propulsion plant upgradesInstallation of sub-safe packageRe-certification for naval nuclear plant operation Show less

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  J.l. ewell construction

  Jan 1981 - Dec 1994

  President

  I was offered the position of Vice-President of Construction and the opportunity to re-activate a dormant company with a respected name. My position as Vice-President of Construction required me to carry out all actions necessary to re-activate, license and re-position the company in its industry; hire key personnel; develop a business strategy; create a sales and marketing plan; establish a sales and marketing program; develop relationships with key architects and governmental agencies; execute the sales and marketing plan; establish a company-wide safety program; develop the company’s policy manual and oversee the production, estimating and sales activities as a hands on operations manager/executive.Major accomplishments:Activating a dormant company and successfully re-positioning it in the industryAchieving greater than $160 million dollars in revenueAchieving a 3% or better after tax earnings year-over-yearBuilt the largest military commissary in the United States My final position as President/COO required me to oversee all corporate and field operations. Show less

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  Lakeland hotel partners

  Jan 1985 - Dec 2005

  Managing general partner

  The company developed, built, owned and operated limited and full service hotels. The partnership was created to develop, build, own and operate/manage limited and full service hotels. I was the managing general partner responsible for carrying out all actions to establish and operate a legal business partnership in the State of Florida; hiring key personnel for the partnership; developing the annual operating budget for the partnership; identifying opportunities and key markets for sales, new property development and property revenues; securing credit facilities to accommodate growth and expansion plans; securing investors; securing commercial lenders for land acquisition and hotel development/expansion; establishing relationships with franchise companies and key corporate clients; managing a full service Sheraton Hotel; preparing annual budget for a Sheraton Hotel; reviewing/approving annual budget for all owned/managed properties and completing franchisor mandated property improvement programs for owned/managed properties.Major accomplishments:Achieving revenues in excess of $96 millionAchieving positive returns for the investors and partners year-over-yearOperating a three to four star full service Sheraton Hotel in Lakeland, Florida.Receiving two awards from ITT Sheraton for Excellent Service.Receiving the annual award from ITT Sheraton for Hotel with Best Community Involvement.Appointment to Lakeland Innkeepers Association as President.Appointment to Polk County Innkeepers Association as President.Appointment to Polk County Tourist Development CouncilFounding member of ITT Sheratons Four Points Hotel Marketing Board and appointment as ChairmanFounding member and Vice-President of the Association of Sheraton Franchise Owners North AmericaAppointment to ITT Sheraton/Starwood Hotels International Franchise Council Show less

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  James e. decker construction

  Jan 1995 - Sept 2010

  President

  Ran a mid sized construction firm primarily engaged in commercial construction.

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  Lendlease

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2017

  Project manager ii

  Lend Lease is an international asset management and development company with operations worldwide and revenues exceeding $19 billion annually.Their clients include major corporations and the U.S. military with real property assets,My position requires s me to assist the Senior VP of Hospitality in business development and to manage stakeholders and project managers involved in the renovation of existing hotel assets and construction of new hotels branded under Intercontinental Hotel.Group. Show less

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  J. e. decker construction company, llc

  Jul 2012 - May 2023

  Consultant/qualifier

  License holder and business/marketing consultant to ownership and operations team.

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  Extended stay america

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2024

  Regional construction manager

  Regional Construction Manager, 2018-2024 • Managed maintenance, repairs, and replacement of roofs and parking lots for 600+ hotels.• Acted as Owner representative under a contract with Extended Stay America• Completed five ESA 2.0 prototype hotels from groundbreaking to doors open between 2018 – 2021.• Assisted as needed on six additional ESA 2.0 prototype hotels.• Role required me to work closely with ESA’s architects and civil engineers, building contractors, ESA operations team, ESA vendors, FF&E installation contractor, and state agencies.• Projects were completed under budget and typically in 13 months groundbreaking.• Developed a sustainable program to manage repairs to the company’s roof and parking lots between 2022 – 2023.Accomplishments included:• Completion of 140parking lot repair projects and ADA compliance projects.• Completion of 37 roof replacement projects with an average savings of $40,000 per roof from historical spend.• Development of an in-house project management and competitive bidding tool (ProTrack).• Delivery of between $1.5 - $2.0 million estimated in savings to the company with new programs and procedures. Show less

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  Decker construction

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior consultant - central florida region

  Company is growing its construction portfolio in commercial multifamily and hospitality.