G. Michael Starks CGC, CDT, CCPR, LEED BD & C
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Mr. Starks entered the construction industry in 1981 in the plaster and drywall business on the supply/distribution side.
He moved to the manufacturer’s side in 1986 with what was then Santee Cement. This company widely encouraged continuing education and this is where, through a thorough and continual extended education program, Mr. Starks gained his technical knowledge. At the same time, he was garnering practical knowledge on the job sites he visited on a daily basis. While all of this was going on and as a part of his continuing education program, Mr. Starks became licensed as a contractor. He eventually upgraded his license to Class A, General Contractor. He also was a founding member of the Masonry Association of Florida and founding member and Chairman of the Florida Lath & Plaster Bureau. This varied experience gives Mr. Starks a rounded perspective on the issues facing our industry today. His daily dealings with contractors, subs, design professionals and code officials offer him an understanding of the problems faced by each of these players. |
Testimonials
I have worked with Mike over the years in many different capacities. Capacities such as, a manufactures representative, an ASTM Board Member, a stucco and stucco accessory specialist, a Stucco Seminar/Workshop Presenter, a builders designated expert, building department trainer, and the list goes on…
My confidence in Mike and his understanding and knowledge have only increased since I first meet him. His knowledge goes way beyond the obvious like codes and installation. He has the most complete knowledge of anyone I have ever meet in the industry. He not only knows the product and the components that are associated with it, he also know the manufactures and their representatives. His comprehensive knowledge base has really proved to be a great advantage to both us and our shared clients.
As the codes are growing more specific and requiring more complete details and specifications we find Mike expertise invaluable.
Mike also has the heart of a teacher. He truly has a command of the subject matter and enjoys helping other become more astute. I have seen him train building officials, contractors, and layperson alike.
Exterior Plaster is a “system” and it is important to understand each piece and the function it serves and how the codes and standards surrounding influence it.
Ross Perdue
AB Design Group, Inc.
My confidence in Mike and his understanding and knowledge have only increased since I first meet him. His knowledge goes way beyond the obvious like codes and installation. He has the most complete knowledge of anyone I have ever meet in the industry. He not only knows the product and the components that are associated with it, he also know the manufactures and their representatives. His comprehensive knowledge base has really proved to be a great advantage to both us and our shared clients.
As the codes are growing more specific and requiring more complete details and specifications we find Mike expertise invaluable.
Mike also has the heart of a teacher. He truly has a command of the subject matter and enjoys helping other become more astute. I have seen him train building officials, contractors, and layperson alike.
Exterior Plaster is a “system” and it is important to understand each piece and the function it serves and how the codes and standards surrounding influence it.
Ross Perdue
AB Design Group, Inc.
On behalf of myself and team of building inspectors, I would like to thank you for taking the time to join us at our construction meetings. The guys enjoyed and appreciated the addition of your engaging format.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of construction details, and its impact on homes. Your presentation was very well received by our team of inspectors and others. I received tremendous feedback and everyone appreciated and enjoyed your spirited and entertaining delivery!
Robert Metcalf
Building Inspection Supervisor
Thank you for sharing the pictures of construction details, and its impact on homes. Your presentation was very well received by our team of inspectors and others. I received tremendous feedback and everyone appreciated and enjoyed your spirited and entertaining delivery!
Robert Metcalf
Building Inspection Supervisor
Dedication and Integrity are the first words from my mouth when I think of Mike Starks. Mike has been dedicated to the construction industry for many years, spending countless time promoting doing things right. Serving on committees and teaching classes or going to ASTM meetings he is always promoting his industry. His integrity is unquestionable. While sticking with true principles, but yet having the real world experience and knowledge, he is able to make reasonable decisions with a positive outcome for all involved. I personally recommend Mike Starks for all your construction needs
Billy Rice
President
Commercial Plastering USA, LLC
Billy Rice
President
Commercial Plastering USA, LLC
I am proud to say, that in my dealings with Mike Starks, he represents the epitome in ethical and professional work habits. It is all too often we come across business associates who,” does what they do for the simple reason of collecting a check.” Many lack the care for co-workers or others within the industry. Often, there is also the attitude of not caring for making things better with in the industry.
Mike opposes these, too commonly held, attitudes as shown by his passion for the concrete and stucco industry. This passion runs deep within him, and this is manifested by his willingness to help everyone he works with in learning the correct methods so as to make the industry better as a whole.
Mike has worked with my group in stucco and concrete training for numerous years. In doing so, he has, through his great presentations, educated many of my employees; therefore, making them, and the product we build, better. He is an asset to my business and to the industry as a whole.
L Avelli
Construction Professional
Mike opposes these, too commonly held, attitudes as shown by his passion for the concrete and stucco industry. This passion runs deep within him, and this is manifested by his willingness to help everyone he works with in learning the correct methods so as to make the industry better as a whole.
Mike has worked with my group in stucco and concrete training for numerous years. In doing so, he has, through his great presentations, educated many of my employees; therefore, making them, and the product we build, better. He is an asset to my business and to the industry as a whole.
L Avelli
Construction Professional