B.A. Florida State University, 1972
Majors: English Writing and English Literature
Included in the above were two overseas study programs, one in Florence, Italy and the second in London, England.
For over twenty-five years Laurie has participated in numerous local and national seminars, conferences, and workshops on issues related to construction management, environmental sensitivity and growth management; often as a presenter.
Also, Laurie completes 14 hours of continuing education every two years. The courses cover a wide variety of topics.
Founding Partner Mad Dog Design & Construction Company, Inc.
1977 – Present
Negotiated and managed over $250 million in residential and commercial contracts with an emphasis on design/build and entrepreneurial clients.
Independent Subcontractor
1973 - 1977
Emphasis on fine woodworking and restorations.
General Contractor's License
State of Florida - 1981
#CGC 018607
General Contractor's License
City of San Marcos, Texas - 2001
#B-BL-0851
Unlimited License (Construction)
State of North Carolina - 1997
#39860
Licensed General Contractor
Decatur County, Georgia - 1998
#980200321
CURRENT:
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Whole Child Leon
Vice-Chair
Chair of the Spiritual Foundation and
Strength Action Team
Village Square
Board of Directors
PAST:
City of Tallahassee
Committee to Rewrite the Environmental Ordinance
2004
Tallahassee YMCA,
Past President 1997
Board Member 1990-1997
City of Tallahassee,
Environmental Variance & Code Enforcement Board,
Member 1990-1997
Chairman 1996-1997
Betton Hills Neighborhood Association Board of Directors
Member 1992-1996
Capital City Transportation Management Association,
Chairman 1991-1994
YMCA Camp Indian Springs Board of Directors,
Chairman 1990-1991
Member 1986-1989
Southern Building code Congress International,
Member 1987-Present
City of Tallahassee Construction Advisory Board,
Appointed by Mayor 1983-1985
Coordinated, organized, and managed dozens of special community "work parties," involving over two thousand volunteers over the last fifteen years. Some of the organizations and projects include: DISC Village Dormitory; YMCA Camp Indian Springs; Quins Women's Center; Chaires School Playground Project; Miccosukee Land Cooperative Community Center and Swimming Pool; Quins Women's Center; Tallahassee Housing Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.