About Jim Gearhart
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Jim Gearhart was born in Monticello, Iowa but moved to Florida with his family at the age of 5. Shortly after his father passed away in 1968, Jim moved from Tampa, to the area of Groveland, where he attended Davis Elementary and Groveland High School. Noticing an interest in building and developing, Jim began working in construction in 1975. By 1979 his skills and ambition for the job led him to start his own construction business, which offered him many advantages in the field, including allowing him the opportunity to travel and spend 7 years working in Alaska. Not only has Jim completed many residential and commercial projects in the Groveland and Mascotte area he has also completed multi-million dollar projects to name a few he has done are Windermere residences for the President of Disney, Dick Nunis and Vice President of Disney Ed Moriarity.
Jim Gearhart was born in Monticello, Iowa but moved to Florida with his family at the age of 5. Shortly after his father passed away in 1968, Jim moved from Tampa, to the area of Groveland, where he attended Davis Elementary and Groveland High School. Noticing an interest in building and developing, Jim began working in construction in 1975. By 1979 his skills and ambition for the job led him to start his own construction business, which offered him many advantages in the field, including allowing him the opportunity to travel and spend 7 years working in Alaska. Not only has Jim completed many residential and commercial projects in the Groveland and Mascotte area he has also completed multi-million dollar projects to name a few he has done are Windermere residences for the President of Disney, Dick Nunis and Vice President of Disney Ed Moriarity.
In 1986 Jim married his wife, Bonnie, of over 26 years.Together they were blessed to have 3 children and 7 grandchildren 6 of which still currently attend Lake County Schools."Education is just as important to me now as it was when our children attended school here."Jim assures.
Now Semi-Retired, Jim dedicates his time to family and community. As a candidate for Mayor of the City of Groveland Jim offers diversity as a business owner, a real heart for the community that he has been a part of for over 37 years. In addition, Jim brings seasoned knowledge and experience of the construction industry and over four years of being on the City Council to our growing community! As Mayor of the City of Groveland Jim Gearhart would be a valuable asset to our community and it's residents. He has the time to put forth in working with the Citizens, Staff, and Council to grow this community into a place that we all can all be proud of.
"30 Plus years in Construction residential and commercial"
Time In Office
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Community Involvement
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Experience:Self-owned construction company, Jim Gearhart Company Incorporated, 1979 – Present
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