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John K. Markey's experience spans nearly three decades in the development and building industry. And as the consummate self-performing developer, he has learned all aspects of the business from the ground up. A Harvard schooled architect, contractor and developer; Mr. Markey brings out of the box thinking and an aggressive style to all projects. He began his career learning various construction trades while attending architecture school at the University of Arizona. He branched out into real estate investments, researching the market for land acquisition and speculative building of multi-family and high-end single-family homes, including architectural design, financing and construction management. Mr. Markey opened his own firm, JKM Design/Build Inc., in Maryland, where he managed the company and was the design architect and contractor for multiple commercial and residential developments. He managed projects from concept through schematic and developmental design; construction documents to completed construction and sale. In the 1990s Markey relocated to Palm Beach County, Florida, and joined James Hoffman to form Hoffman, Markey Architects, P.A. He then joined the prestigious South Florida architectural firm, Tektonica, as managing partner and project architect. Mr. Markey was responsible for all phases of design and construction supervision, adding an expertise in real estate development. A developer’s architect. In 2001 with a proven track record and established professional reputation, Markey joined Elie Berdugo at EB Developers, Inc. as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Markey assumed responsibility for overall company direction and profit and loss margins. In his tenure with EB he has overseen company growth from a beginning of $60 million under development to a present value in excess of $5 billion. | 