ollowing graduation from the University of Georgia in 1973, Mr. Gilbert continued his education with numerous specialized courses and seminars from such distinguished institutions as NYU, MIT, The Appraisal Institute, the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Environmental Assessment Association.

His professional work experience has included commercial banking, mortgage lending, real estate development and brokerage, historic restoration, construction and project management, as well as appraising.

In 1982, Mr. Gilbert co-founded Hunnicutt Equities, later sold to Florida Progress and renamed Talquin Development Company. While with Talquin, he managed the development of the 330,000 square foot Barnett Tower, the
635-slip Harborage at Bayboro marine complex, conversion of an historic school building to apartments, and other major projects.

Additionally, Mr. Gilbert has practical experience with environmental issues as they relate to real estate development, including wetlands, islands and DRI studies.

Mr. Gilbert is a member of the Appraisal Institute, is a licensed Florida Real Estate

Broker and a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser No. RZ000940. He is a member of NAIOP and the International Marina Institute, the National Marina Operators Association and the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

His civic and community activities are numerous, including a member of the Council of Elders and former Co-Chairman of the biracial St. Petersburg Community Alliance, is on the board of directors of the Tampa Union Station Preservation and Redevelopment, Inc., and is a member of Leadership St. Petersburg and Leadership Tampa Bay.

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