John Hayes's Email & Phone

Mr. Hayes joined GATES with over 32 years of experience in the construction industry. As President and CEO of GATES Builders, Inc. and President of GATES Butz Institutional Construction, LLC, he oversees all construction operations for GATES projects throughout Florida. This amounts to over $225 million in gross revenue in 2007. Mr. Hayes is a qualifier for both companies and has played a key role in contributing to and assisting in management of the company's growth. Starting his construction career in his home state of Minnesota, Hayes graduated with highest honors from the Dunwoody Industrial College, School of Building Construction. His diverse range of projects through the years has included office buildings, government facilities, educational facilities, medical facilities, retail, commercial and luxury high-rise. A state licensed general contractor, Hayes has been involved in the industry as both the builder and developer. Extremely active in the Southwest Florida community, Mr. Hayes is past Chairman of the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA). He also served as past director of the CBIA and past director and treasurer of the Pelican Bay Rotary. He is a former board member for the Lee County Building Industry Association (BIA). Most recently Mr. Hayes was appointed as a Member of The City of Fort Myers Building & Zoning Oversight Committee. He also serves as a board member for The Education Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. An avid sports fan, he has coached Jr. Everblades Travel hockey for the past twelve years.