Todd Gates's Email & Phone

A native of Virginia, Todd Gates had been coming to Southwest Florida since 1969 and moved permanently to the area in 1984. As a Southwest Florida resident, he has been involved in the project management of such projects as The Ritz Carlton Hotel, The Registry Resort and The Philharmonic Center of the Arts. Since 1993, Mr. Gates has been a principal of GATES. Today, the firm is Florida's premier fully integrated construction, development and real estate company. This unique approach was recognized when the firm was awarded the Excellence in Industry Award for Innovative Achievement by the Economic Development Council of Collier County. Mr. Gates is a Past Chairman of the Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC). Additionally, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the President's Forum. He was recently nominated and is currently serving on the Board of Trustees for the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation and is a member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors. He serves on the board of directors for The Children's Hospital of SW Florida, Junior Achievement, and the CEO Cultural Advisory Board for the United Arts Council. He is a current board member for the Chamber of Southwest Florida and a current board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mr. Gates also serves as a Trustee for the YMCA and as a Trustee for Hodges University. He serves as an Elder for the Moorings Presbyterian Church. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Greater Naples Area Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in starting the Soaring with Eagles Program? aimed at the area's numerous retired CEO's and military leaders. He was also recently appointed as a member of Lee County Economic Development Office Horizon Council. He is a past Chairman of the Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida. He is a past president of the Collier Building Industry Association, the largest builder and development association in the state of Florida, and was also named Builder of the Year in 2003. Recently, Mr. Gates was recognized as one of Gulfshore Life magazine's Men of The Year. In recognition of his commitment and dedication to the community, he was honored by the Education Foundation of Collier County as a 2007 Man of Distinction. Also in 2007, Mr. Gates was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Gulf Coast Business Review. Mr. Gates is a graduate of and highly active alumni member of Leadership Florida. The members of Leadership Florida are dedicated not only to their local communities, but to their statewide community. From its active regional alumni groups, to its broad committee structure that encourages long-term involvement by all of its members, Leadership Florida is a unique and dynamic program designed to promote statewide leadership. Also in 2008, he has been named as a finalist by Ernst & Young in their 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year? Awards. Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has named Mr. Gates as a 2008 Hall of Fame Laureate in recognition of his support and leadership as a role model for local area youth. And finally, in 2008, Gulfshore Business Magazine recognized him as one of the Top 50 Power Players in Southwest Florida, ranking him number 10 on their list.