Rob Springer Sworn In as FRSA President

Don Springer delivered the oath of office to his son, Rob Springer, CPRC, the 2013-14 FRSA President at the S.T.A.R. Awards Dinner and Presentation Friday evening. In his acceptance speech, Rob introduced his theme for the coming year: "Developing Industry All-Stars." Immediately following the President's oath, members of the 2013-14 Executive Committee took their oaths of service to the Association. This year's Executive Committee includes:

• President - Rob Springer, CPRC
• Vice President - Donnie Harp
• President Elect - Burt Logan
• Secretary-Treasurer - George Ebersold
• Immediate Past President- Brad Sutter

Springer Peterson's Charlie Kennedy received received the "Enthusiasm Gets It Done Award," while Donna Dove received the "Life Member" designation. Also, Phillip Lane received the "Charlie Raymond Membership Award."

Here are the other awards Springer Peterson received:

Category: Green, Commercial Contractor
Project: Hillsborough Community College, Plant City Campus

Category: Steep Slope, Commercial Contractor

Project: Polk State College Lake Wales Art Center

Category: Low Slope, Commercial Contractor

Project: Sea World Antarctica, Orlando

Category: Unique, Commercial Contractor

Project: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Tampa

Category: Community Service, Commercial Contractor

Project: NBA Cares, Tampa

Featured Project: The Peabody Hotel and Conference Center

Springer-Peterson is pleased to announce the recent completion of their project with the Peabody Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando. The Peabody Hotel was purchased by the Hyatt Regency this month and hired Springer Peterson to cover the large Peabody signature ducks that were painted on the roof of the hotel. A total of sixteen workers labored under the supervision of Keith, utilizing a cold process with Siplas Cap Sheet.

The 120' x 40' area included twelve larger-than-life painted ducks. The team worked rigorously and diligently during the two day timeframe to complete the task with excellence. Ultimately, it was an honor that the Hyatt Regency chose Springer Peterson to complete such an important project!

Rob Springer Featured in Orange and Blueprints Magazine

Rob graduated from the Rinker School of Building Construction in the fall of 1984. While at Rinker, Rob served as the "first" President of the student chapter of ABC. After graduation, Rob joined Hubbard Construction of Orlando, and served as a project manager on several projects including Lake Nona Golf and Country Club Community, and the Melbourne Airport expansion. In 1985, he joined Springer - Peterson Roofing, replacing one of the original partners, Brooke Peterson, and served as Vice President of Operations until 2006, when he became President, and continues to serve in that role.

Springer-Peterson Roofing specializes in Industrial and Commercial reroofing, and when a challenging new Construction project warrants their expertise, they also participate in that market. Recent new construction projects include: Legoland Theme Park in Winter Haven, the new Antarctica Penguin exhibit at Seaworld in Orlando, and 2 recent expansions by Coca Cola at their Tampa and Auburndale locations. Re-roofing however has always been, and continues to be their specialty. Client relationships are always the nucleus of most projects, which include Publix Supermarkets, CVS, numerous Central Florida School Districts, and Hospital / Medical Facilities throughout Florida. Rob’s role at Springer-Petersen includes business development, current and new client support and providing support to the operations side of the company.

Rob is involved in the community and has served on the local boards of the YMCA, several local banks, as well as numerous non-profit organizations. His industry involvement includes serving on the board of National Roofing Partners (NRP) and will be installed as President of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal (FRSA) Contractors Association in July of 2013.

Like most UF Graduates, Rob is an avid Gator fan, and has attended every National Championship football game, along with all of the Final Four Appearances, and four College World Series in which the Gator Baseball team participated in Omaha. Rob and his wife Tammy, live in Mulberry, and have 2 children. Their daughter is a teacher in Lakeland, and their son is currently a Senior 1 at Rinker. Rob loves to spend time in the outdoors, including hunting big game across North America, and fly fishing the rivers of the Western U.S.

Read more about the Rinker School of Building Construction here.