John LaCivita
President/CEO
As President/CEO of Willis A. Smith Construction, John LaCivita provides executive oversight of projects. Part of the Willis A. Smith Construction family since 1996, John brings more than 35 years of multi-disciplined experience in educational, public sector, historic restoration, retail, healthcare, resort, religious and performing arts construction.
Education
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, School of Building of Construction 1991
Certified General Contractor, State of Florida CG-C057210 – 1993
USGBC-LEED AP
ASHE Certification – Healthcare Construction Certificate
Memberships and Associations
Visit Sarasota Board of Directors – 2021 to Present
Argus Foundation Board of Directors – 2014 to Present, Member Since 2003
President 2020-2021, Immediate Past President 2022
Bridge of Hope 2010 Flight of Hope Chair
Easter Seals Board November 2008 & Easter Seals Foundation February 2009-2018
Gulf Coast Builder’s Exchange Board of Directors, Seat 7 – 2002-2005
Gulf Coast Business Review “40 under 40” 2003
Leadership Florida 2008-2009 Class XXVII
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Sarasota County Class 2004-2005
Executive Committee Member 2006-2012
Chairman – Adult Leadership Program 2005-2006, President 2018
Board Chairman 2018-2019, Past Chair and Present Board Member
Sarasota County Development Services Advisory Committee
Board Member 2006 to Present
Sarasota County General Contractors Licensing and Examining Advisory Board
Board of Directors 2005 to Present, Vice Chairman 2019-2020
The Pines of Sarasota Board of Directors, Corporate Board Member Since 2010 – Chairman of Property Committee
Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay – 2007 to Present
Sarasota County Education Foundation – Board Member 2010 – 2016
Sarasota One Hundred Club – Member since 2020
