Curriculum Vitae
Stephen Gidus, CGR

 



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UPDATED
October 2006

WORK ADDRESS
803 South Orlando Avenue Suite A
Winter Park, FL 32789
Office: (407) 628-9660
Fax: (407) 628-9766
www.psgconstruction.com
stephen@psgconstruction.com

LICENSURE
State of Florida
Licensed Certified Residential Contractor
CRC057505

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
PSG Construction, Inc.
Partner and Co-Owner
Specializing in new custom homes,
renovations and additions
1987 - Present

WORK HISTORY
Mid South Glass Co, Orlando, FL
Project Manager
1986 - 1987

Construct Two, Orlando, FL
Journeyman Glazier and Superintendent
1984 - 1986

Harmon Glass, Orlando, FL
Apprentice Glazier
1982 - 1984

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Current Member
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)
Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando
Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando Remodelors® Council
Master Custom Builders Council (MCBC)

Offices Held
Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metro Orlando -
   Board of Directors 2000-current
Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metro Orlando - President - 2004
Home Builders Association (HBA) of Metro Orlando - Vice-President 2003
Home Builders Association (HBA) of Mid-Florida* - Treasurer 2002
Master Custom Builders Council (MCBC) Steering Committee - 2001-05
Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) - Board of Directors 2004-current
Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) Remodelors® Council -
   Chairman 2002
Home Builders Association (HBA) of Mid-Florida* Remodelors® Council -
   Chairman 1998- 2000
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - Board of Directors 2003-current

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Home of the Year Finalist August 2007 - The Renewed American Home is a finalist for the Home of the Year awards sponsored by Orlando Leisure magazine.

2007 Aurora Award July 2007 - The Renewed American Home® receives a receives a 2007 Aurora Award in the category of Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration.

Parade of Homes Grand Award May 2007 - Grand Award is received in the category of custom homes. Valued at $1.7 million, the home was selected among entries valued between $1 and $6 million.

Parade of Homes First Place May 2007 - First Place is received in the category of whole house remodel with addition, $2.5 million and up for The Renewed American Home.

Home Renovation, Greater Orlando's Luxury Home Renovation Magazine May/June 2007 – PSG Construction Inc. is featured in an article about The Renewed American Home®.

Executive Living, Orlando Business Journal's Lifestyle Magazine
April/May 2007
– PSG Construction Inc. is featured in an article about The Renewed American Home®.

Kitchen & Bath Design News April 2007 – PSG Construction Inc. is featured in an article about The Renewed American Home®.

Orlando Business Journal March 2007 – PSG Construction Inc. is ranked #1 on "The List" for Central Florida Remodelers.

Orlando Leisure magazine March 2007 – PSG Construction Inc. is featured in an article about The Renewed American Home®.

The Renewed American Home February 2007 – PSG Construction Inc. is recognized at The International Builders’ Show as the builder of the first ever—The Renewed American Home® in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Remodeling magazine February 2007 – PSG Construction Inc. is featured in an article about The Renewed American Home®.

Orlando Sentinel February 2007 – PSG Construction Inc. is featured in two articles about The Renewed American Home®.

Home Innovations February 2007 – PSG Construction co-owners Paul and Stephen Gidus are interviewed on this syndicated radio program about The Renewed American Home®.

Today Show February 2007 – PSG Construction co-owner Stephen Gidus appears in conjunction with The Renewed American Home®.

Florida HomeBuilder magazine January 2007 – PSG Construction Inc. is featured in an article about The Renewed American Home®.

Builder magazine December 2006 - PSG Construction Inc. is featured in an article about The Renewed American Home®.

Orlando Sentinel December 2006 - PSG Construction Inc. is featured in an article about The Renewed American Home®.

Builder Magazine September 2006 - PSG Construction Inc. is listed as 22nd Fastest Growing Building Company by Builder magazine.

Top 500 Remodelers List September 2006 - PSG Construction Inc. is named to the Top 500 Remodelers List by Qualified Remodeler magazine.

Orlando Business Journal April 2006 - PSG Construction Inc. is named the 19th largest custom home builder in Central Florida for 2005.

Aurora Award Summer 2006 – a Merit Award is received for the living room of an ultra-contemporary whole house renovation.

Orlando Homebuyer magazine July 2006 - Two renovation projects are featured in Orlando Homebuyer magazine.

Orlando Homebuyer magazine May 2006 - Two kitchen renovation projects are featured in Orlando Homebuyer magazine.

Spring 2006 Southern Living Ultimate Before & After - A whole renovation is featured.

Parade of Homes Remodelors™ Showcase First Place Award
May 2006 -
First Place received in two categories for two whole house renovations.

Orlando magazine May 2006 - Two renovation projects are featured in Orlando magazine.

Orlando magazine April 2006 - Four renovation projects are featured in Orlando magazine.

November 2005 Woman's Day® Kitchens & Baths magazine - Four kitchen remodeling projects are featured.

Aurora Award July 2005 - received for the renovation of a kitchen in a home on Lake Charity in Maitland. The award is in the category of Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration.

Parade of Homes Remodelors™ Showcase First Place Award June 2005 - First Place received for a Lake Brantley, Longwood 7,487 square foot whole house renovation

TOTO Presentation January 2005 - Presentation to TOTO, the largest manufacturer in the world and industry leader of plumbing-related products in Japan.

Certified Graduate Builder™ November 2004 - Earns the designation of Certified Graduate Builder™ (CGB) from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Orlando magazine November 2004 - A gym addition was featured in Orlando magazine.

Orlando Sentinel September 2004 - A floor plan designed exclusively for PSG for construction in Reunion Resort & Club of Orlando appears in the "Design of the Week" section of the September 12 issue of the Orlando Sentinel. Designer:  Lucia, Kassik and Monday©.

Orlando Sentinel August 2004 - A floor plan designed exclusively for PSG for construction in Reunion Resort & Club of Orlando appears in the "Design of the Week" section of the August 8 issue of the Orlando Sentinel. Designer:  Lucia, Kassik and Monday©.

Orlando magazine June 2004 - Media, entertainment and game room projects are featured in Orlando magazine.

Southern Living June 2004 - A bathroom remodel appears in Southern Living magazine.

Orlando Homebuyer Spring 2004 - Projects, builder insight and advice from a PSG Construction client appear in Orlando Homebuyer.

Reunion Resort & Club of Orlando (SM) April 2004 - Reunion selects PSG Construction as a Preferred Builder in their newest community.

Housing Zone Web Award February 2004 - Housing Zone recognizes the PSG Construction web site with a Web Award in the category of Best Remodeling Portfolio for 2003.

Orlando Business Journal Homes & Estates magazine December 2003- Features five PSG kitchen remodeling projects.

Builder of the Year December 2003 -
PSG Partner Stephen Gidus is named 2003 Builder of the Year, one of the most prestigious awards that can be received, by the Master Custom Builder Council (MCBC).

Professional Builder magazine October 2003 - Cites PSG Construction, Inc. as one of the "101 Best Companies to Work For."

Southern Living magazine September 2003 - Features an award-winning PSG kitchen restoration, which is part of a circa 1925 restoration/addition project located in historic downtown Orlando.

Southern Living magazine August 2003 - Features a three-time award-winning PSG kitchen remodel.

Aurora Award Summer 2003 - for Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration category for an 11,000 square foot Sweetwater whole house renovation.

Parade of Homes Remodelors™ Showcase First Place Award June 2003 - Received for a 1,300 square foot entertainment room addition.

Qualified Remodeler June 2003 - Featured as the cover story in Qualified Remodeler magazine.

February 2003 Woman's Day® Kitchens & Baths magazine - Four kitchen remodeling projects are featured.

Woman's DayR) Specials Kitchens & Baths magazine Winter 2003 - Features four PSG kitchen remodeling projects.

Remodeler of the Year Fall 2002 - Named by the Florida Home Builders Association at the Fall Conference as 2003 Remodeler of the Year, one of the highest individual honors that can be earned.

Eagle Award Fall 2002 - Received one of the highest individual honors from the Florida Home Builders Association at the Fall Conference.

Southern Living magazine October 2002 - Features a PSG restoration/addition to a circa 1925 downtown Orlando home.

Aurora Award Summer 2002
- for Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration category for a Lake Conway Woods renovation and addition on Lake Conway.

Grand Award Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 2002 - A Lake Conway Woods renovation and addition.

Southern Living magazine March 2002 - Features a PSG renovation to a 1950's ranch.

Aurora Award Summer 2001 - for Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration category for 1925 restoration/addition of historic downtown Orlando home

First Place Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 2001 - for entry of 1925 restoration/addition of historic downtown Orlando home

HGTV program Old Homes Restored March 2001 - Features a PSG renovation to a 1927 home on Lake Highland

Aurora Award Summer 2000 - Awarded this regional award for kitchen remodel at the 2000 Southeast Builders Conference in Orlando, FL

Better Homes & Gardens television special - March 2000, titled "Projects with Paybacks" featured PSG Construction

Merit Award Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 1999 - for entry in the 1999 Mid-Florida Home Builders Association Spring Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase

Big 50 Remodelor May 1998 - Recognized by Remodeling magazine as one of the top 50 remodeling contractors in the nation

First Place Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 1998 - for entry in the 1998 Mid-Florida Home Builders Association Spring Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase

Merit Award Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 1998 - for entry in the 1998 Mid-Florida Home Builders Association Spring Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase

Renaissance Award Fall 1997 - Presented with this national award for Great Horn project at the 1997 Remodelors® Show in Kansas, Missouri

Aurora Award Summer 1997 - Awarded this regional award for Great Horn at the 1997 Southeast Builders Conference in Orlando, FL

Grand Award Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 1997 - for Great Horn entry in the 1997 Mid-Florida Home Builders Association Spring Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase

First Place Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 1997 - for Great Horn entry in the 1997 Mid-Florida Home Builders Association Spring Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase

George L. Stuart Award Fall 1996 - Presented with The Downtown Orlando Partnership George L. Stuart Award for the restoration of the historical Rose Building in downtown Orlando

Grand Award Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 1996 - Grand Award for entry in the 1996 Mid-Florida Home Builders Association Spring Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase

First Place Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase Spring 1996 - Awarded First Place for entry in the 1996 Mid-Florida Home Builders Association Spring Parade of Homes Remodelors® Showcase

PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Lake Site Worth Lot of Trouble
Orlando Sentinel - January 30, 1999

Speak to Remodeler Early in Project
Orlando Sentinel - December 12, 1998

Guidelines Help in Selecting a High Caliber of Subcontractors and Suppliers
HBA News - December 1998

The Value of the Skilled Tradesman
HBA News - November 1998

Salvaging Instead of Leveling Home Can Save Thousands
Orlando Sentinel - October 31, 1998

Subs and Suppliers Play an Important Role
HBA News - September 1998

Free Estimates Have No Place in the Remodeling Industry
HBA News - August 1998

Does it Pay to Act as Own Contractor?
Orlando Sentinel - June 13, 1998

Security of Personal Possessions Offers Piece of Mind
HBA News - May 1998

A Sign of the Times
HBA News - April 1998

Teamwork Pays Off in Remodel Process
Orlando Sentinel - March 28, 1998

Be Specific, Up Front! Part 2 of 2
HBA News - March 1998

Be Specific, Up Front! Part 1 of 2
HBA News - February 1998

Do it Right: Here's a Blueprint for Choosing a Contractor
Orlando Sentinel - January 17, 1998

A Bright Future in Remodeling
HBA News - January 1998

Fee for Estimate is Legitimate
Orlando Sentinel - November 15, 1997

Remodeling vs. New home: What Goes in to Figuring Cost?
Orlando Sentinel - August 30, 1997

Several Factors Figure into Whether to Move or Stay During a Project
Orlando Sentinel - June 28, 1997

How to Keep Dust Down at Job site & Playing it Safe
Orlando Sentinel - March 8, 1997

Adding Second Story is Grueling
Orlando Sentinel - December 21, 1996

Why Contractors May Insist on Using Their Own Suppliers
Orlando Sentinel - April 20, 1996

Day-to-Day Timetable Ensures Job is Progressing on Schedule
Orlando Sentinel - March 2, 1996

SEMINARS
The Great Debate—Associates Doing Business with Builders
2005 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)

Marketing for Builders and Remodelors
Metro Orlando HBA - October 21, 2003

Getting Paid for Professional Services
2006 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
2003 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
2001 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
Polk County BA - March 14, 2002
Collier County BIA - March 21, 2002
West Florida Builders Association - June 6, 2002

The Remodeling Process - Avoiding the Pitfalls
2001 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference, Orlando, FL - April 27, 2001

Custom Home Building Seminar - Master Custom Builder Council
Winter Park Civic Center - January 19, 2000

The Do's and Don'ts of a Building Program
Double Tree Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA - July 26, 1999

Strategies for Maximizing the Success of Your Remodeling Project
The Knowledge Shop, Casselberry, FL - July 14, 1999

Remodeling: Planning, Development and Execution
Presented by PSG Construction (Stephen Gidus), SunTrust and Lucia Custom Home Designers
Bay Hill Country Club, Orlando, FL - June 1, 1999
Winter Park Civic Center, Winter Park, FL - March 9, 1999
Bay Hill Country Club, Orlando, FL - November 16, 1998

PRO BONO CONSTRUCTION
Winter Park High School
Helped renovate two restrooms for Student Council program

Lake Highland Preparatory School
PSG Construction converted abandoned greenhouse into two outdoor classroom pavilions - 1997

Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, (Longwood) Orlando, Florida
PSG Construction constructed phase one building of multi phase development - 1989

CONSULTING
Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, (Longwood) Orlando, Florida
Building Committee Chairman 1988-Present

Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the South Department of Building
Established this department in 1990.
Chairman 1990-Present

Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the South Department of Building
Department of Building Handbook 1990

Responsible for research and publication of this handbook. This guidebook was written to assist churches contemplating construction of a new building, renovation of an existing building, or acquisition of an existing facility or vacant land.

Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the South Department of Building
Consultant

Duties include consulting with churches in the diocese undergoing any type of building project

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
WMFE A Vision For Our Future--"Talk to Us...We’re Listening!
multi-level “visioning” project. View Response

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