Key People
"We plan for your project's success."
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Mark S. Wood
Chairman of the Board
Mark began his career in construction at the age of 12 as a mechanics helper with the primary responsibility of sweeping out the warehouse at the end of the day. After working summers and holidays while in school he joined Milton J. Wood Company in a fulltime capacity in 1977. He was elected President in 1982. In 2001 Mark established MJW Consolidated, Inc. ESOP with the goal of transferring ownership of Milton J. Wood Company and Milton J. Wood Fire Protection, Inc. to the employees who contributed to the success of the companies. By 2009, 92% of the ownership of the companies had been transferred to the ESOP Plan. In 2009 Mark was elected Chief Executive Officer.
During his career Mark has led many industry associations and nonprofit groups including: Chairman & Trustee of Jacksonville Public Library, President Northeast Florida Safety Council, Director of Episcopal Children Services, Director Boys and Girls Hope of Jacksonville, Director First Coast Manufacturers Association, President Northeast Florida Associated General Contractors, President Florida State Council Associated General Contractors, Chairman Southeastern Ironworkers Health and Welfare Fund. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Business Administration from Florida State University.
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Zarko Ognjenovic, PE
Chief Executive Officer
Zarko joined Milton J. Wood Fire Protection, Inc. in 1995 as a lead fire protection design engineer. Prior to joining us, Zarko gained valuable experience providing fire protection design services in Europe. Since that time, Zarko has continued to gain experience on a wide range of government and private sector projects throughout the United States and Europe, progressing through positions in system design, estimating and project management. Zarko is a member of NFPA, NFSA, President of the NE Florida SFPE Chapter and FFSA Board Member. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Zagreb, Croatia; NICET Level IV Automatic Sprinkler Systems Layout, NICET Level IV Special Hazards Suppression Systems, NICET Level II Fire Alarm Systems and is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer in several states in the southeast.
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David W. Tankersley
President
David first joined the company as a summer intern in 1978 and upon graduation from Southern Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology in 1982 he joined the company full time. Today David is responsible for all construction operations in the state of Georgia and is the primary consultant for civil construction throughout the company.
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Annmarie M. Nemeth
Chief Financial Officer
Annmarie joined the company in 2002 after working on the audit team for the companies’ outside auditor for five years. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Construction Financial Management Association. She serves as trustee for the Florida United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension and Health and Welfare Fund. She served from 2007 to 2010 as the Finance Committee Chair for the First Coast Manufacturers Association. Annmarie is a graduate from the University of Florida with a BS BA in Finance and graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a BS in Accounting and is a Florida licensed Certified Public Accountant.
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Al Reaux
Area Manager, North Florida
Al joined the company in 1987 after graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Al holds a General Contractor license and Roofing License from the State of Florida and an Underground Utilities license from the State of Georgia. Al is responsible for the civil, mechanical and HVAC operations in the Jacksonville main office. Al has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, paper mills, railroads, marine construction, waste water treatment facilities and the mining industry.
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Daniel Mount
Area Manager, Central Florida
Dan joined the company as a project manager in 1995. In 2000 Dan was promoted to Area Manager for Central Florida. Under Dan’s leadership our Central Florida Division has performed numerous projects in the food, chemical, power and phosphate industries.
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Joan Haynes
Corporate Safety Director
Joan joined the Milton J. Wood Company in 1994 as corporate safety director. Joan is a Certified Safety Professional, Certified Mine Safety Professional, Approved MSHA Instructor, member of Florida Mine Safety Advisory Committee and an active member of Holmes Society. In 2005 Joan lead the institution of the Milton J. Wood Company Behavior Based Safety Program. Joan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Southern College of Technology.
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Keven Barber
Behavior Based Safety Committee Chairman
Keven leads a group of field employees who serve as the leaders of the Milton J. Wood Company Behavior Based Safety Committee. This committee trains work observers, reviews observation reports, communicates safety recommendations to the Corporate Officers and oversees the implementation of new safety policies throughout the company.
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