Our Team
Michael Spreckelmeier - Owner
Michael Spreckelmeier, the president of PBI started the company in 1989. A third generation contractor, Michael has been in and around the construction industry since the early sixties. After high school Mike took off to become a commercial fisherman for a few years and soon realized that fishing should be for fun and not a way to make a living. Now fishing is more of a hobby and much more enjoyable.
After the fishing years Mike worked with Honc construction in the marine construction field. He moved through the ranks from laborer to quality control. Next, Mike worked for a homebuilder as a superintendent for a couple of years before starting Progressive Builders. After a diverse beginning full of dock work, remodeling and new construction Mike made one of the best moves of his life, to focus on only remodeling.
Mike is a state certified General contractor, a state certified building inspector, a member of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), a member or the Remodelers Council, a member of Remodelers Advantage and has studied design and architecture with the Institute of Classical Architecture.
Mike loves to quote writers, poets, scriptures and his Grandfather. “My grandfather told me that if you always do your very best, and your reputation is the best, that you will always have business”. He also said that “anything worth doing is worth doing to the best of your ability, no matter if it is fishing, remodeling or life”, Mike takes this quotes to heart.
Michael Puleski - Project Manager
Mike has worked for Progressive Builders for about 8 years. He is our Production Manager. He oversees the entire production department. Mike is a certified draftsman, and he passed the carpentry sub-contractor block exam in 1985. He is a member of the Contractors Institute and in 2004 he passed the State Certified General Contractors exam. He is also a member of the Progressive Builders Board of Advisors.
Mike’s family had a contracting business in the 1970’s and that is where he got his first job, as a carpenter’s helper at age 14, working summers, weekends, and after school. The family business closed at the end of the 1970’s, but he remained in construction. He became a carpenter, a crew leader, a superintendent, a sub-contractor, and now a Production Manager for Progressive Builders.
Maria Williamson - Accounts Manager
Maria joined the Progressive Builder’s family in November 2005. With over 25 years experience in all aspects of accounting Maria brings to PBI a wide array of skills necessary to keep our many phases of finance in order. Maria and her husband, Ben relocated to Fort Myers, FL from Holbrook, NY in October 2005. They are blessed with 5 children and 8 grandchildren all of which play a major role in Maria’s life. A good book always helps Maria unwind from the many directions she travels.
Laura de Cores-Fernandez - Interior Designer
Laura is a 31 years old, mother of three, Interior Designer. She is a Venezuelan native graduated from the Art Institute of Charlotte, in North Carolina. She graduated in the top 5 of her graduating class with a 4.0GPA, she has been in the Remodeling field for over 7 years, she combines her extensive background in working in the real estate business with her natural organizational and management skills. As a result, our customers look forward to her services, secure in the knowledge that the many details are being guided by such capable hands. She has been part of the PBI Team since September of 2006.
Carla Garcia - Office Manager
Originally from Lancaster County Pennsylvania, living in Cape Coral, Carla joined the team in February 2007 as our Office Manager. Carla brings a 15 year background of residential construction and real estate experience, along with office administration and management. She holds a Florida sales associate license, and is married with one son. Carla is committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and team members.
Ross Thomas CLC - Superintendent
Originally from Westerville Ohio, he worked in the landscaping field for 15yrs, he is currently a Project Superintendent and Safety Coordinator. He is a NARI certified lead carpenter. He started with PBI in February of 04 as a carpenter’s helper in august the same year he was given the opportunity to ran his first job due to hurricane Charley. He is a fishing advocate and he also enjoys helping in his community.
Dave Johnson CLC - Superintendent
Dave has been in the remodeling and construction field for the last 20 years, most of which was in Maine, which he left about 2 years ago, to move to the Sunshine State. Most recently he was involved in some large commercial projects, but most of his experience has been in the residential field. He is a NARI certified lead carpenter. In his spare time he likes to go fishing every chance he gets.
Derrick Perry CLC - Superintendent
Opportunities to gain experience in the construction and marine industries at a very young age were plentiful for Derrick. Under his belt he has a Unescorted/H2s certification to work on the North Slope, First Aid/CPR certifications while working as senior crew chief on a fleet of 100 ton passenger vessels. Finish carpentry and custom home building from the ground up to lead carpenter on production based framing crews has provided him with many years at a supervisory level in residential construction. In his spare time he tries to stay involved in the community by donating time to many local charities. He became part of the Progressive team November of 2005 and now as a project superintendent he has earned his certification as NARI Certified Lead Carpenter. With a wife and four kids, his on going goal to constantly improve should lead him to many more great life experiences.
Andy Sushill - Remodeling Assistant
Andy is a Remodeling Asst. working along side our superintendents to complete projects. A Fort Myers native, married to Donya with 6 children ranging in age from 23 yrs to 10 yrs. 3 of his children are in college! In his spare time he likes fishing and baseball. It’s been heard that he is big talk radio fan as well. Andy has been a great asset to PBI and his praises are being heard from all in the company!
Juan M Terrazas-Rivera - Remodeling Assistant
Was born and raised in Queretaro, Mexico until he was 14 when he moved to San Antonio, Texas. There he gained experience in roofing before moving to Florida. Here in South West Florida he worked as a trim carpenter for 2 years and then as a drywall / stucco installer and finisher for about 5 years. In June of 2007 Juan joined the progressive team as a remodeling assistant and so far has proved to be a tremendous asset to PBI with his experience and work ethic. Juan is a true family man spending most of his spare time with his wife of 4 years and their 3 year old girl.