Suffolk Hires Sean DeMartino and Promotes Ben Wilson to Drive Regional Growth Through Operational Excellence, Jobsite Efficiencies and Quality Client Service

Suffolk will leverage its expanded leadership team, regional experience and relationships, and advanced technologies such as AI to successfully deliver the most complex, sophisticated projects safer, faster and cheaper

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suffolk, one of the nation’s most innovative and successful builders, today announced strategic leadership changes to strengthen its Florida operations. Sean DeMartino has been hired as General Manager of Central Florida, based out of the firm’s Tampa office, and Ben Wilson has been elevated to General Manager of the Gulf Coast, working from Suffolk’s Estero office. Both will report to Pete Tuffo, President of Suffolk’s Florida Gulf Coast and National Gaming.

“These strategic hires are a key part of our long-term growth strategy,” said Mr. Tuffo. “With Sean and Ben leading our Central and Gulf Coast operations, we are positioned to make a significant impact, expand into new sectors, strengthen our client relationships, and elevate the standard of construction excellence throughout the state.”

In his new role, Mr. DeMartino will lead Suffolk’s Central Florida operations. He is a respected leader with more than 30 years of construction experience in Florida and deep connections throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and surrounding markets, including Jacksonville and Orlando. His leadership will help Suffolk expand into new sectors, including healthcare and higher education, strengthen the firm’s partnerships with existing clients, and introduce Suffolk’s unique building approach to prospective clients.

“I am thrilled to join Suffolk at such an exciting time,” said Mr. DeMartino. “The company’s unique, collaborative culture and client-focused approach to service are a perfect match for my leadership style and approach to doing business. I am confident we have the right team, processes, technologies and relationships to drive growth throughout Central Florida and provide our clients an exceptional planning and construction experience.”

Mr. Wilson has 20 years of experience building complex projects in Florida, including ten of those years with Suffolk where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of the firm’s Gulf Coast region. In his expanded role as General Manager, Mr. Wilson will oversee projects, manage client relationships, and ensure his teams deliver exceptional value for clients throughout Sarasota, Naples, Estero and Fort Myers.

“I have been fortunate to work with this incredibly talented team of construction professionals for more than a decade. Together, we have built something very special in this region that is driven by Suffolk’s unique culture, dedication to high performance, and commitment to community,” said Mr. Wilson. “I look forward to harnessing this team’s experience, curiosity, innovative mindset, and passion for client service so we can build buildings that will transform our cities, serve our neighborhoods, expand our Suffolk footprint, and help redefine how buildings are constructed in Florida.”

These leadership moves coincide with Jim Scarpace departing from his role as General Manager of Tampa to support Mr. Tuffo in Las Vegas, where Suffolk is building an emerging presence in a fast-growing market. Collectively, these strategic changes underscore the company’s commitment to driving regional growth, expanding in key markets, delivering operational excellence, and leveraging advanced technologies to provide smarter, more efficient outcomes for clients.

Suffolk has managed some of the most notable projects in Florida, including the EDITION and Asher Residences in Tampa; The Residences at 400 Central in St. Petersburg; Great Wolf Lodge, Avra Metropolitan and the hotel at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, in Naples; Tampa General Hospital Urgent Care in Babcock Ranch; Aster & Links in Sarasota; Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Headquarters in Miami; Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers; and the guitar-shaped Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, among others.

About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies), and innovation research and development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and offices in Boston (headquarters); New York City and Westchester County, New York; Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, and Estero in Florida; Dallas; Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego; Las Vegas; Portland, Maine; New Haven, Connecticut; Herndon, Virginia; and Salt Lake City. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, federal government and public work, mission critical, advanced technology, and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and led by Founder, Chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Largest Domestic Builders” and #10 on its list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.