Photo by QUENTIN ROUX
Brian Gilmore, left, and Jim Timmerman have sealed a business arrangement in which Gilmore's company will install and maintain seawalls using Timmerman's self-invented system that uses helical screws to secure walls from the waterside.
Photo by QUENTIN ROUX
Brian Gilmore, left, and Jim Timmerman have sealed a business arrangement in which Gilmore's company will install and maintain seawalls using Timmerman's self-invented system that uses helical screws to secure walls from the waterside.
Embracing a system
It takes one expert to recognize another ... and strike up a mutually beneficial business arrangement.
Collier Seawall & Dock, LLC — a Marco Island based seawall, dock and boatlift installation firm — has become an authorized dealer for the Dynamic Seawall Maintenance System.
DSMS is a locally invented system for seawall maintenance and repair, and Collier Seawall & Dock owner Brian Gilmore, enthuses about incorporating the technique into his existing business.
DSMS was invented and tested locally by Island resident James Timmerman as a non-invasive method for repairing seawalls and other types of retaining walls.
Using marine-grade, stainless steel helical anchors that are installed from the waterside of the property, the system has been praised and approved by engineers, contractors and environmentalists from around the State.
The system has been used successfully to maintain failing walls throughout south Florida, and Timmerman estimates more than 1,500 tie backs have been installed since he invented the system close to five years ago.
While Gilmore and Collier Seawall and Dock will utilize DSMS to maintain existing walls, the firm also plans to aggressively pursue the use of the patented tieback system as a strengthening method in new wall construction.
“By utilizing DSMS in the building of new seawalls, we’re actually taking a proactive measure to strengthen the wall, extend its life and prevent structural failures,” Gilmore said.
Collier Seawall and Dock builds new concrete seawalls, wooden and vinyl docks and walkways and installs pilings and boat lifts for both residential and commercial customers.
The company is the exclusive Hi-Tide boat lift dealer for Marco Island and also installs the system in Naples.
According to Gilmore, the firm provides residents with a free inspection of their seawalls and other waterfront structures.
For more information on DSMS or the other products and services available from Collier Seawall and Dock, or to schedule a free inspection, contact Gilmore at 389-4700.
Bank brings Homuth aboard
Long-serving Marco Island residential lending banker Dave Homuth has spread his wings by joining TIB Bank in Naples.
He recently was appointed a Vice President of the residential lending division of the bank, and works out of its City Center location.
Homuth has more than 20 years’ experience working in the Naples and Marco area, and was most recently with Fifth Third Bank.
TIB Bank is a wholly owned, publicly-traded subsidiary of TIB Financial Corp.
It was established in 1974, and has close to 20 Florida branches.
Realtors recognized
Award winners from local realty firm, Prudential Florida WCI Realty, have been honored for performances despite what area managing broker George Percel said was “a challenging business climate.”
The awards function was held Feb. 29 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fl.
Veteran Realtor Allan Dalton was the keynote speaker, dedicates his career to supporting and improving the productivity and profitability of Realtors
Percel, Managing Broker of the Marco Island and Naples South branches of Prudential Florida WCI Realty, said despite the business climate, the award winners managed to excel.
Top local performers recognized were Helga Wetzold, ranked number 10 among more than 2,000 Florida associates, and Jon Busch at number 11.
Other awardees included Lisa Grear and the Tropical Team of Ken Lowe and Desi Deswal, Donna and Stanley Niemczyk, Barbara and Gerald Rosenblum, Janice and Bobby Camposano, Susan Hauze, Maureen Roberts, and Diane and Rod Rodriguez. Mimi Torbush, Jack Owen, Victoria and Phil Josberger, Susan LaGrotta, Judith Kenney and Patty Carnes, Martha and Roy Erickson, Michelle and Wright Taylor, Sandra and John James and Joe Kelly.
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