Suffolk Names Robert ‘Trey’ Black Chief Operations Officer of Central Florida, Expanding Executive Leadership Team to Support Regional Growth

Seasoned industry veteran will drive operational excellence and introduce clients to Suffolk’s data-driven, innovation-led building model amid growing opportunities in Central Florida

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, announced it has hired Trey Black as Chief Operating Officer of its Central Florida operations. In this role, Mr. Black will oversee day-to-day operations across the region and report to Sean DeMartino, General Manager of Suffolk Central Florida.

Mr. Black brings more than 26 years of industry experience and deep expertise in managing complex, sophisticated projects across a wide range of sectors. His leadership will be instrumental in expanding Suffolk’s presence into high-growth sectors such as healthcare, high-tech manufacturing and higher education, strengthening long-standing client partnerships, and introducing Suffolk’s distinctive, data- and innovation-led approach to new clients throughout the region.

A core focus of Mr. Black’s leadership approach is cultivating deep, mutually beneficial relationships with trade partners. He is known for fostering trust, transparency and long-term collaboration, an approach that aligns closely with Suffolk’s commitment to partnership-driven project delivery and consistent execution in high-growth markets.

“Trey is a proven operator who understands that strong relationships are foundational to successful projects,” said DeMartino. “His emphasis on collaboration with our trade partners, combined with his operational discipline, global perspective and leadership style, will be instrumental as we continue to expand our presence and deliver complex projects throughout the region.”

Mr. Black will work closely with project teams and regional leadership to ensure alignment across preconstruction, operations and field execution, while reinforcing Suffolk’s culture of accountability, teamwork and innovation.

“This is a dynamic and fast-growing market, and Suffolk has built a strong reputation here by investing in people and partnerships,” said Mr. Black. “I’m excited to join the team and to support our clients and project teams as we continue delivering high-quality projects that create lasting value for the communities we serve.”

In addition to his civilian leadership experience, Mr. Black is an Army veteran, having served five years on active duty. During his military tenure, he achieved the rank of Army Staff Sergeant and completed three combat deployments, experiences that helped shape his disciplined leadership style, commitment to teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure.

Mr. Black joins Suffolk from Coastal Construction in Tampa, where he most recently served as Vice President of Field Operations. Prior to that, he was a general superintendent Balfour Beatty and spent more than 20 years with Lendlease in a variety of leadership roles around the world, gaining global experience overseeing large-scale projects in multiple markets and across delivery models.

A longtime resident of Citrus County, Mr. Black’s appointment underscores Suffolk’s continued investment in experienced, locally focused leadership to support its long-term growth strategy in Florida and the Southeast.

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, 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/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 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 is 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.