ABOUT US
“Personally, I love the logistical nightmares, never-been-done before, one-off challenging projects.”
Joe Brooks, Founder / CEO
Joe Brooks thrives on creating other people’s visions, even when those visions seem impossible.
Brooks started working for a friend’s dad in the construction business when he was in his 20’s and decided pretty quickly that he wanted to own his own company. He started Advanced Stucco in 1995 with two employees. Today, Advanced Stucco is an industry leader and one of the largest stucco providers in the United States.
With massive projects like the Guitar Hotel at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the billion-dollar renovation of the Broward County Convention Center complete, developers and general contractors trust Advanced Stucco to be able to handle these complex commercial projects.
Advanced Stucco is known for being on the forefront of technology and products in this industry. We have the latest tools when it comes to modeling, estimating and application.
“We are the first to learn about new products and we are not afraid to try them. It allows us to take on detailed projects and deliver quality and excellence every time,” says Brooks.
Advanced Stucco is also an award-winning company, named one of the Top 50 Contractors by Walls and Ceilings Magazine and honored with numerous Craftsmanship Awards by the Construction Association of South Florida (CASF) and Community Appearance Awards by cities like Fort Lauderdale. We are a member of CASF, Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC), and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). We are also a certified installer for Dupont and EIFS-licensed throughout the state of Florida and the Caribbean.
Our Team
Joe Brooks
Founder / CEO
Joe Brooks is the heart and soul of Advanced Stucco. The South Florida native founded the company in 1995 with 2 employees. Since then, he has grown Advanced Stucco into one of the largest and most successful stucco contracting companies in the US.
He is a visionary and loves the creative side of taking a concrete block high-rise and making it beautiful. He also understands the risk of this industry.
“There are no guarantees or recurring revenue streams in this business. Every year, you start at zero and have to work hard to build your backlog of future projects,” says Joe.
Joe credits God, his family, great employees, solid relationships, phenomenal mentors, hard work, hard lessons and endless resolve for his success.
“After 26 years, I still love coming to work each day. I love when the phone rings and having no idea what project is waiting on the other end of the line,” says Joe.
Guy Reese
President
Guy has more than 27 years of experience working for general contractors throughout the South Florida market. He is best known for his high-level leadership and his work on large scale projects that require an in-depth knowledge of different construction methods and applications.
His success lies in the ability to integrate the “bigger picture” ideas and maximize the team strengths to provide a high-quality product. Quality control has been a strength for Guy, as he uses this knowledge to help lead Advanced Stucco into new markets and different segments within the industry.
Guy graduated from the School of Building Construction at the University of Florida, and is affiliated with most construction networks in the South Florida market. He is also actively involved in helping run the Fort Lauderdale Little League as a board member and coach for almost 8 years.
Marjan Veljanoski
Senior Project Manager
Marjan loves the challenge of overseeing all phases of the building process from plans and labor to budget and beyond. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and more than 15 years experience. Marjan is hard working, a team builder and devoted to quality and service in his job. He says, “I like being part of the final look of a building that will be there for a long time to come.”
Darrell Gordon
Chief Estimator
Darrell’s main responsibility is overseeing the estimating process for all projects. He opens the line of communication between clients, customers, and businesses during pre-construction and is in tune with every single phase of the project from start to completion. Darrell has a Master’s Degree in Construction Management from FIU and has been an Estimator for over a decade. His favorite part of the job is meeting new people and experiencing the successful completion of the projects. He enjoys playing puzzle and word games in his spare time, as it helps him to develop his concentration and grow positive energy.
Nikki De Leon
Human Resources
Nikki is a self-proclaimed “workaholic”, but when she does have free time – you can find her on Zillow. Real estate is her hobby. She has been in accounting and human resources in the construction business for most of her career, but especially loves the environment, team and opportunities at Advanced Stucco.
CONTACT US
HEADQUARTERS
1098 NE 45th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 772-9007
CLEARWATER OFFICE
4500 140th Avenue N., Suite 108, Clearwater, FL 33762
(954) 771-4770
NASHVILLE OFFICE
12630 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37013
(954) 772-9007
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