"Michelle...was responsible for managing the entire team - landlord, tenant, architect,

engineers, general contractor and vendors. She conducted meetings, conference calls,

jobsite visits and more to ensure a seamless project delivery. She communicated every

step of the process and held team members accountable for tasks and deadlines. This is

so important to an organization such as The IIA who is not in the construction business

and relying on an outside consultant during such an important milestone in the

organization’s history.... Since The IIA is an organization composed of auditors, Michelle

had quite a challenge on her hands. She delivered The IIA project under budget and on time.

The nightmares that people speak of when discussing construction projects did not ring

true for me on the IIA project and I give credit to Michelle for that."

- Charles Redding, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

"I have known Michelle Forte Young since 1998...Recently, I was pleased

to have the opportunity to retain her, on behalf of a new tenant... With her

high degree of professionalism, positive attitude and team approach, Michelle

was able to maintain the interests of both the owner and tenant...and

the project was completed on time and under budget."

- Natalee Gleiter, Jones Lang LaSalle (now JLL)

"This was by far the best planned and organized effort I have seen in a long time.

Much of this credit should go to Michelle and the entire FORTE YOUNG crew for

maintaining an outstanding professional atmosphere during the entire job..."

- Sam Beard, National Gypsum Company

"...FORTE YOUNG INC. completed an interior renovation to Maitland Summit I,

a six-story Class 'A' office building in Orlando, FL....The project was delivered on time

 and within budget....FORTE YOUNG INC. completed the project with minimal-to-no

impact to the operations of our longtime tenant, Electronic Arts, Inc. Michelle listens to

our needs, helps us meet our goals, and shares in our philosophy of sustainable

construction. We look forward to building more projects with FORTE YOUNG INC.

and wish Michelle much success as she continues to grow her business..."
- Jay Ohanesian, Liberty Property Trust

"I am pleased to recommend FORTE YOUNG INC. and Michelle Forte Young to you.

...I was impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. They completed

their work diligently and safely. What sets them apart is their attention to detail -

an important detail....Michelle covers all the bases by doing a great job and

standing behind her work."
- Sue Carpenter, Community Management Professionals, Inc. (now Associa)

"Michelle Young is truly one of the "go getters" of our industry. Michelle's work ethic

and professionalism are promoted in all her business dealings. It is always a pleasure

working alongside her, because of  her knowledge and ability to bring project goals to

full fruition. Baylor Plastering & Drywall, Inc. highly recommends Michelle for any

construction related need one might have."

- Garry Dillman, Baylor Plastering & Drywall, Inc.

"...you made a valuable contribution to the Balfour Beatty construction

team...whether attending OAC meetings, performing quantity surveys,

participating in pre-bid meetings, etc., you consistently delivered an 

excellent work product."

- J. Michael Wood, Balfour Beatty Construction

 "Nice Work." Looks great, and your guys stayed right on schedule...Well done."

- John Richardson, Spiralkote Flexible Packaging, Inc.

"SunTrust Bank, Corporate Real Estate Group, in Orlando has been associated

with Michelle Forte Young since 1998. Michelle has always satisfactorily served

SunTrust on projects from initial mobilization through final punch out completion.

SunTrust has always been very satisfied with her performance."

- Anthony J. Bower, SunTrust Bank

"I had the opportunity to work directly with Michelle Young....Michelle

worked closely with me...to address and resolve issues that developed

throughout the construction process. Her efforts made a positive impact

on the project....Michelle was a pleasure with which to work. What impressed

me the most was her ability to sort out problems, establish plans of action,

effectively implement them and produce satisfactory results."

- Gary A. Moss, Northland A Church Distributed

"Michelle has many skill sets. She is an excellent communicator and multi-tasker.

While posessing knowledge of the construction industry she is also a team player and

can be very resourceful as challenges arise. In difficult times, Michelle is self-motivated

and can get the team and various disciplines motivated and focused as well."

- Bettina Buckley, WOW!Works

"We really appreciate your professionalism and promptness on coordinating

the road contractor in such a timely manner for us to have been able to complete

our work on time. It has been a pleasure working with you."

- Pamela W. Fitzgerald, Southwest Signal, Inc. 

"...I did want to take this opportunity to write you and let you know that it has

been a pleasure working with you on this project. You have always conducted

yourself in a professional and business like manner. The various site meetings

initiated by you, to have utility representatives and contractors meet together

to discuss the project scope and to work out details and time frames, were 

instrumental to keep the project moving forward..."

- George A. Abernathy, Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) 

"Michelle...was organized, efficient and willing to do whatever was needed to get a

particular task completed. Because we were working under the pressure of deadlines,

her cooperative attitude and cheerful demeanor were important and appreciated."

- Melissa Adjemian, East Coast Ornamental Welding, Inc.

"I just wanted to drop you a note to express what a pleasure it has been working

with you....I have been impressed by your professionalism and your handling of

the design team....It has been refreshing to work with such an organized project

manager that focuses on finding solutions to problems...I look forward to

working with you again in the future..."

- Charles P. Cobble, Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin (now AECOM) 

"...the recognition is well deserved. You did a great job on the project we worked

on together. I have worked with many construction PMs...and you were at the top."

- Albert S. Livingston, Taurus Southern Investments, LLC.

"I have had the opportunity to work with Michelle F. Young....on an approximately

277,000 sf shopping center...During the course of construction, we were involved in

several progress meetings, and found Mrs. Young to be well organized and informed

of the project status. Mrs. Young was dilligent in delegating the various tasks and

responsibilities...to coordinate between the General Contractor and the sub-

contractors, to keep the project moving forward. Mrs.Young would often follow-up

 with calls to ensure we...were not falling behind on our tasks."

- Carlos A. Solis, P.E., EMK Consultants of Florida, Inc. 

"You and your team have been a pleasure to work with on this project. As you said,

this has been a challenging project with the issues with the landlord and the unforeseen

problems with the [existing] building that seem to have surfaced around every corner.

Your team has responded professionally and swiftly to our needs as well as to the

unexpected crises that challenged our deadline and budget....Again, thank you for the

quality job you and your team did on the build-out of our Operations Center."

- Randy Holland, SouthTrust Bank/Wachovia (now Wells Fargo)

"I have had the pleasant opportunity to work closely with Mrs. Young...I found Michelle

 to be a team-player, extremely experienced and resourceful. Michelle was always hard-

working and highly committed to obtaining solutions to ensure that the project was

completed in a timely manner. [Michelle]... will always ensure that the project gets her

foremost attention."

- Doreen J. Buffa, R.L. Weigt Environmental Consultants, Inc. 

"We have been doing business with Michelle for a couple of years now. She has

proved herself to be ...very efficient....Her handling of jobs, ...appearances on job

sites and continuous contact has made our work run smoothly."

- Ted W. Roberts, Ted Roberts Electrical Contractor, Inc.

"...The experience and knowledge that Michelle brought to each project

reduced costs and obstacles throughout the process. I look forward to

working with Michelle on future projects."

- Dennis R. Seliga, Boyd Development Corporation 

"...I would like to take this opportunity to let you know what a pleasure it was

to work with you...." I appreciate your responsiveness and attention to detail

as it pertained to our scope of work for the project. Communication is very

important on a project of this size and I feel that you communicated with us in

an effective and professional manner. We look forward to working together

again in the near future."

- Alex R. Deeb, DEEB Construction & Development Company

"...there was never a time that you failed to accomplish everything we asked of you

and were a true team player. Your willingness to take on new and additional tasks

was always a benefit to the company. The energetic style you brought...was

contagious and our clients were always complimentary of your attentiveness

to their needs."

- J. Michael Kelsey, Kelsey Construction, Inc. 

"...Michelle's performance was above-average...She often exceeded my expectations

for work quality through her attention to detail and strong sence of urgency.

She is a self-motivated team-player...willing to take on new challenges..."

- Beth Lowry Studley, Holder Corporation

 

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