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Scherer Construction of North Florida, LLC
Education & Certifications
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Scherer Construction of North Florida, LLC
Education & Certifications
Affiliations
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Douglas W. Wilcox, II is President of Scherer Construction of North Florida, LLC, located in Gainesville, Florida. Doug has been with Scherer Construction since 1987 and worked as a draftsman, superintendent, and project manager for the St. Petersburg office before opening the Gainesville office in 1992. The Gainesville office quickly earned a reputation for integrity and quality throughout North Central Florida. During his first twenty years as a project manager, he successfully combined quality, cost-control and timely completions. Doug also incorporated self performance services of site work, underground utilities, and concrete in order to control cost and quality. To balance his work life, Doug finds time to give back to the community by participating in Rotary, Indian Guides, the Indian Princess program and the Boy Scouts of America.
James A. "Jim" Crookston is President of Scherer Construction of West Florida, LLC, located in St. Petersburg, FL, and has been with the firm since 1984. Jim uses his leadership skills to organize and direct all field activities and equipment resources for the West FL office. He also works closely with the design staff overseeing each project from design inception to finished product. Jim’s attention to detail, his ability to anticipate and solve problems combined with his dedication to customer satisfaction has won him praise from both customers and subcontractors. Jim is an Engineering Design graduate of Hoover Technical School in Canton, Ohio, attends Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, FL, and is a proud father of six. Outside the office Jim is an avid bicyclist who enjoys long distance rides.
Clark L. Keator is President of Scherer Construction of Central Florida, LLC in Orlando. Clark has been with Scherer Construction since 1986 and has total responsibility for the operations of the Orlando office. Clark’s construction experience is well versed with extensive public works as well as private conventional construction projects. Clark received his Bachelor of Building Construction degree in 1978 at the University of Florida. Clark has had three years of architectural design courses, is a State Certified General Contractor and is the qualifying agent for the Central Florida office. His vocation outside the office is with his church, the First Baptist Church in Orlando, where he contributes as a Sunday School teacher and leads a Crown Ministry class.
Ronald K. "Ron" Howell is President of Scherer Construction of Middle GA, LLC in Macon, Georgia. Ron received his Bachelor of Building Construction degree in 1964 at Auburn University. Ron was President and Owner of Hammer & Howell in Tampa, FL for thirteen years, and President and Owner of Ron Howell & Associates in Macon, GA for ten years. Ron served as Marketing Director of Scherer Construction for two years before opening the Georgia office. Ron was the former President of Associated Builders & Contractors and is active in his community and church. He enjoys fishing and horseback riding with his grandsons.