Fred Starling

Fred Starling, as the Founder and CEO of the Starling Group, is responsible for the overall strategic plan for the affiliated companies known as the Starling Group. His vision and 30+ years of experience guide the company. Mr. Starling is a native of Central Florida and a graduate of the University of Florida. He began his career in management and consulting for an international firm, locally based. His contractor experience began as a carpenter and he subsequently held numerous positions in all areas of construction and construction management, giving him the solid foundation necessary to start his own construction company, Fred M. Starling, Inc., in 1981. He has provided design-development expertise for office buildings, medical complexes, neighborhood shopping centers, freestanding retail and restaurants, distribution centers, industrial/business parks, fitness centers, luxury condominium projects, apartment communities, and planned residential communities. Mr. Starling has served as consultant to many private and public sector groups guiding them through the intricate process of commercial development. He has held key positions on community service boards and is a two term past president of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange. He is a Licensed General Contractor, State of Florida and a Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of Florida.