David E. Sessions
Chairman
As Chairman, David Sessions has total responsibility for specific client relationships and the authority to commit the resources of the company on all aspects of those projects. David has been with Willis A. Smith Construction since 1988 and brings to each project more than 39 years of multi-disciplined experience in educational, retail, healthcare, religious, resort and performing arts construction.
Education
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, School of Building of Construction – 1983
Certifications
Certified General Contractor, State of Florida, 1985
USGBC (US Green Building Council) LEED AP
Affiliations
Bradenton EDC – Vice Chair 2021, Chair 2022, Currently Past Chairman
Gulfcoast Community Foundation – Board Member – Currently Chairman 2023 – 2024
Manatee County Construction Code Board of Appeals 1991-2006
Sarasota Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Group 1991-2010;
Chairman 1995, 2000, 2002 & 2004; Vice Chairman 1994, 1999, 2001, 2003 & 2009
Bradenton Area EDC Executive Board Member 2015 – Current
SCOPE (Sarasota Openly Plans for Excellence) 2002, 2009-2018
Leadership Manatee 2004-2005
Sarasota Education Foundation 2003-2010; Board Chair 2009-2010
Startups Chairman 2004-2014
Peace River Electric Cooperative Board 2002-2010; President 2006-2007
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2007-2013
Sarasota County EDC Board Member 2008-2016; Chairman 2010-2011
American Red Cross SW Florida Chapter 2013 – Present
Leadership Florida Class 30
