Executive Summary
A highly skilled manager with a substantial and well documented proven track record of success. An excellent communicator who prides himself in his ability to lead from the front and motivate through superior team building. Highly accountable individual that is in search of a position that will be compatible with my skill set and provides a direct correlation between success and earning potential.
Career Highlights
Craig Gallagher served as a Green Beret, Ranger School Instructor, and platoon sergeant in the 82nd Airborne. He was medically retired and honorably discharged after being wounded during a NATO peace keeping mission in the Middle East. Following his military service, Craig built and repositioned two manufacturing companies and was the marketing inspiration behind the national campaign and distribution of “pepper spray” for the general consumer.
Currently the President and CEO of the SDVOSB Group, and previous president of Lexington homes and Amber Woods Development Corp., Craig Gallagher launched his construction and development career with the creation of Lexington Homes Inc., in 1993. Stewarding Lexington to an expansion that included over 3,000 Homes, hundreds of mid-rise units and over 28 planned communities, it was soon recognized as one of the fastest growing Home Builders in the country.
- Featured builder on two episodes of ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition
- Recipient of the key to the city for Clearwater Florida
- Recipient of the key to the city for St. Petersburg Florida
- Builder Magazine - one of the fastest growing construction companies in the country – 2005
- Featured as cover story of American Executive Magazine
- Governor Bush Citation-declares Craig Gallagher the premier builder in West Central Florida
- Recipient of numerous marketing awards throughout my career
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GFH ENTERPRISES, INC.
President/CEO (2007 to Present)
GFH Enterprises, Inc. is an experienced contracting company that specializes in several areas of the construction industry. With over 25 years of experience GFH has formed three companies that directly address the particular interest of the client. It is the parent company of:
-GFH Contruction a New Jersey Based Residential and Disaster Relief Compnay www.gfhconstruction.com
-SDVOSB Group a government and commerical contractor www.sdvosbgroup.net
-Gallagher Family Homes a Florida Custom Home Builder www.gallagherfamilyhomes.com
Please visit the above websites for detail on the divisions
LEXINGTON HOMES Inc.
Privately held custom home building company
New Port Richey, Fl.
President (1993 – 2007)
Produced up to 350 homes a year across 12 Counties and 38 Florida communities
As president Craig Gallagher was responsible for overseeing all aspects of day to day operations with a primary focus on marketing as well as maintaining the bottom line. I have built over 3000 plus units covering 12 counties, with an internal staff that exceeded 125 employees and gross sales that surpassed 100 million yearly. My interest in company was sold in 2007.
AMBERWOODS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Land Development Company
New Port Richey, Fl.
President (2005 – 2007)
As president Craig was responsible for developing numerous projects that routinely exceeded 10 million dollars which were always delivered on time and on budget. I have successfully developed projects throughout the central and west coast of Florida.
PHASER INTERNATIONAL INC.
Manufacturing and Distribution Company
New Port Richey, Fl.
President (1988 – 2003)
As president of a manufacturer of aerosol personal protection products, Craig Gallagher was responsible for introducing pepper sprays to the general public. Selling throughout the US as well as Europe and Central and South America, my product line was quickly recognized as the industry leader due primarily to my superior marketing and collateral material. Company was sold in 2003.
Education
LIU, at South Hampton
Strayer University
Business Marketing, Economics
Graduated BA Magna Cum Laude
Scholastic All American-1987