Robert D. “Rob” Springer

Rob is a graduate of the University of Florida, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Rinker School of Building Construction, the nation’s oldest School of Construction, in 1984. While at the University of Florida, Rob served as the “First” president of the student chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors association (ABC).

After graduation, Rob joined Hubbard Construction of Orlando, and served as a project manager on several construction projects including Lake Nona Golf & Country Club Community and the expansion project for the Melbourne Airport.

In 1985, he joined Springer-Peterson, replacing one of the original partners, Brooke Peterson, and served as the Vice President of Operations until 2006. Upon the retirement of his father, Don Springer, Rob became President in 2006 and continued in that role until 2024. In 2024, Rob transitioned into the Chairman of the Board for Springer-Peterson and continues to be actively involved in the company.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES HELD:
– State Certified Roofing Contractor “CPRC”(Since 1986) CCC037012
– State Certified General Contractor (Since 1987) CGC038758
– Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (Since 1984)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / BOARD PARTICIPATION:
– National Roofing Partners -NRP (Board Member)
– FLORIDA Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association – FRSA (Past President)
– University of Florida Rinker School of Construction (Past Chairman – Industry Advisory Board)
– Polk County Roofing Contractors Association (Past President)

CONSERVATION PROFFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION:
– Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – RMEF (Past National Board Member – 2 terms)
– National Wild Turkey Foundation – NWTF (Past Committee Member)
– Boone and Crockett Club – (Current Regular Member)
– Ducks Unlimited – (National Committee Member)

LOCAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
– Lakeland Family YMCA Board of Directors (Past Board Member)
– South Lakeland Baseball (Past League President)
– Community Southern Bank (Past Advisory Board Member)
– Lakeland Margarita Society (Past Board Member)
– Lakeland High School Dugout Club (Past President)
– Leadership Lakeland Participant
– First United Methodist Church (Chairman of Trustees – 2021)

HOBBIES INCLUDE:
– Hunting throughout North America for big game and waterfowl
– Fishing throughout Florida and fly fishing the Mountain West
– Anything outdoor related
– Time with Family
– Traveling anywhere with his wife Tammy