Mr. Walker is currently Vice President of Lincoln Property Company of Floida, Inc., responsible for all commercial real estate development and construction throughout the state of Florida.
Mr. Walker has over 30 years of experience in major development and construction up to $450m in value and in diverse products including offices, retail centers, major resorts, nighttime entertainment, theme parks, convention centers, and industrial manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
Education:
University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio – Architectural Technology
University of Bowling Green, Bowling Green, Ohio – Construction Management and Technology
Licensed General Contractor in State of Florida since 1982
Work History:
Walt Disney Imagineering (Disney Development Company) (1989 to 2006)
Sr. Project Executive responsible for major projects from development through construction and operator turnover. Teams included 15-30 staff members ranging from Development Managers, Finance Managers, Construction staff, and Architectural and Design Consulting staff.
Completed Projects:
• Disney Vacation Club Sales Center (22 mil.)
• Beachclub Villas (Disney Vacation Club) (90 mil.)
• Typhoon Lagoon Expansion, RCID Emergency Building and Misc. Projects (20+ mil.)
• Grand California Resort and Downtown Disney in California (350+ mil.)
• Hollywood Resort (moderate resort and convention) (450 + mil.)
• Downtown Disney – Cirque du Soleil (40 mil.)
• Downtown Disney – Westside (113 mil.)
• Boardwalk Resort and Vacation Club (204 mil.)
• Wilderness Lodge Resort (100 mil.)
• Euro Disney – Festival Disney Entertainment in Paris, France (90 mil.)
• Contemporary Convention Facility (45 mil.)
• Grand Floridian Convention Facility (30 mil.)
Prior to Disney:
• J.M. Beeson Company – Vice President and Branch Manager (1986-1989)
• McCarthy Construction – Director of Construction and Business Development (1982-86)
• Inland Construction Company – Project Manager of Germany / Italy Pavilions at EPCOT/ WDW (1981-82)
• Ford Motor Company – Owner Representative, Facility Development and Construction (1978-81)
• Bay Construction Company – Estimator, Pre-construction Services, Project Manager (1975-78)
