Robert Brown brings more than 45 years of construction experience, with a career focused on delivering complex, high-value projects through innovation and hands-on leadership. As Founder and President of GCM Contracting since 1988, he has overseen the growth of the company into a trusted design-build partner with more than 5,000 completed projects. His background in drystack marina development, structural systems, and turnkey delivery makes him a valuable partner for clients seeking durable, efficient, and forward-thinking marina solutions.
45 Years of Construction Experience
37 Years as Founder & President of GCM Contracting
Industry Experience
Office
Warehouse/Production
Education
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems
Tenant improvement
Healthcare
Accreditations
Design/build of the world’s first all-concrete drystack
Marina Dock Age Publications
Marina World Publications
PACER – Lifetime Achievement Award 2025
Key Career Highlights
Hamilton Harbor
Ground up tilt wall drystack marina. Summit Award from the Lee Building Industry Association for Best Design/Build Project
Received the Summit Award from the Lee Building Industry Association for Best Design/Build Project
Gulf Star Marina
27,717 sq. ft. drystack boat storage facility located in Fort Myers Beach, FL.
World’s first “Smart Marina” using ASAR™ technology.
Mosaic Arena
110,000 sq. ft. metal rodeo arena in Arcadia, Florida.
Butler Building – PEMB.
Miromar Design Center
270,000 sq. ft. interior design showroom. Including 45 stores.
