Dennis E. Gilkey has more than 35 years of experience in various
land development, highway, building and utility projects throughout
Florida.
Prior to forming Gilkey Organization in early 2007, he served for 23 years in senior
capacities for the Bonita Bay Group companies, culminating in a nineyear
position as president and CEO.
As part of his role for the award-winning developer, Mr. Gilkey
served as president of more than 30 Bonita Bay Group entities and employed a staff of 1,500+.
Under his leadership, Bonita Bay Group developed more than 13,000 acres of master planned
communities and amenity projects throughout Lee and Collier counties. Among them, many
have earned honors including the Urban Land Institute’s 1999 Award for Excellence for the
2,400-acre Bonita Bay community.
Raised in Fort Pierce, Fla., Mr. Gilkey received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil
engineering from the University of Florida in 1973. He began his career in the engineering
consulting business and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
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