EFFICIENT BUSINESS AND BUILDING PRACTICES
MyGreenBuildings continues to win important pricing contests to capture work in this tough economic environment. MyGreenBuildings consistently provides pricing that is competitive with other skilled area builders. Having efficient and well thought out business practices and high-performance building practices is our commitment. In two recently completed projects, we not only finished both jobs on-time, but both were below budget by over $25,000 each!
LIVING AND SUPPORTING LOCALLY
MyGreenBuildings' business model includes strategic and much needed local philanthropy -- by setting aside both time and financial support though our Community Support for Local Resources (CSLR™) program. We currently donate over 100 hours of executive and employee time for important local causes, along with substantial financial contributions to organizations that provide our community with important resources such as our Public and Private Schools, the Humane Society of Sarasota County, the Florida House Institute, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, the Sarasota Conservation Foundation, Sarasota Economic Development Corporation, Sarasota Emerging Architects, and several County sponsored initiatives -- just to name a few.
To learn more please email us at info@MyGreenBuildings.com or call us at 941-366-7280.
FOUNDERS AND STAFF LEED AP
Both founders grew up in New England and the North East. "Even though we both have building, development and architecture in our blood, we both developed professionally out of college in first the corporate world, and then in our own successful businesses, said Grant Castilow, President and COO. "The reason we both do so well together is that we have the same work ethic and each contribute something unique to the company."
MyGreenBuildings is committed to providing unique, high-quality, sustainable construction using socially responsible practices that offer clients the opportunity to have exactly what they want without sacrificing the environment to get it. MyGreenBuildings is an early adopter of the building principles prescribed by the U.S. Green Buildings Council and the Florida Green Building Coalition, and is a Member of both organizations.
MyGreenBuildings performs at the highest degree of quality throughout each phase of the building process with only the very best trades and subcontractors. "We are proud to break the old paradigms of building and manage our work in a way that is collaborative with -- and transparent to -- all parties involved in each project," Says Ellis. "We thrive at performing skillfully managed work under the watchful eye of not only our discerning clients -- but also the entire collaborative production team -- which in our business model includes the client, the architect, engineers, green consultant, home energy raters, third-party certifiers along with the usual inspectors, and governmental bodies including Federal, State and local officials." 
STEVE ELLIS, LEED AP (L)
EXPERIENCE: Prior to confounding MyGreenBuildings, Steve built a career in business development, consultative sales, marketing and cost reduction consulting to business and industry. Steve founded, grew and eventually sold a multi-million dollar environmental waste management consulting business after 12 years of steady growth. His previous company provided services to both national and international Fortune 500 customers, and he has trained hundreds of small business entrepreneurs on how to start and grow a profitable business in cities throughout North America.
His family has been in the construction and development business for over 45 years. Steve is known as a "business junkie" with a passion for pure architecture.
EDUCATION: Steve has a BS in business management and marketing from Salem State College and is a US Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional. Steve is a regular contributor to community causes, charitable events, speaking to corporate and government leaders as an expert in the field of Green Building and Sustainable Construction. He has been recently appointed to the Solar Task Force for the Sarasota County Commission. He speaks regularly to public and professional audiences about the benefits and economics of Green Building and is active in local and regional associations dedicated to growing the green economy and supporting local economic development.
GRANT CASTILOW, LEED AP (R)
EXPERIENCE: Grant Castilow provides the construction know-how for MyGreenBuildings, and brings a wealth of operational and managerial experience to the business as an experienced Certified General Contractor and Designer/Builder/Remodeler of Homes, Additions & Commercial Build-outs. Grant is committed to providing unique, quality, sustainable structures using socially responsible construction practices that offer buyers the opportunity to have what they want without sacrificing the environment to get it. Prior to becoming a licensed general contractor, Grant ran a successful recruiting business in the hospitality industry, providing support to his prior business associates in the restaurant management sector. Grant had previously operated several large restaurant chains, and high-end privately owned restaurants. Grant brings a wealth of operational and managerial experience to the business.
EDUCATION: Grant has a BS in business management from Johnson and Wales University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. Grant is a Registered Certifying Agent for the Florida Green Building Coalition, and regularly provides Expert Testimony for construction industry litigation.
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - JIM PADOVANO
EXPERIENCE: A recognized leader in construction management -- Jim Padovano has over 30 years of field experience -- building some of the most complex coastal homes throughout Casey Key, The Oaks, Long Boat Key, Siesta Key and Mainland Sarasota for the most discriminating clients. Jim's talent for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, and for bringing the most complex of projects to completion on-time and on-budget is why Jim is on the MyGreenBuildings Team.
EDUCATION: 3 years of undergraduate at University of South Florida and Cumberland College
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - MARK BOENKER, LEED AP
EXPERIENCE: Mark brings over 25 years of commercial contracting, project management and business development skills to MyGreenBuildings. Prior to joining our firm Mark ran a multi-million dollar contracting business in the Midwest, servicing national commercial clients and multi-unit property developers and owners in multiple different States. Marks management philosophy and attention to detail, coupled with his proven ability to manage multiple national accounts with aggressive schedules and strict budgets will help build MyGreenBuildings - Commercial Division into a reliable and competitive leader in the business of sustainable light commercial construction.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University in Construction Engineering and Management, Magna Cum Laude; and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
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