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Background Information:
Basik Development , a family-owned and operated company, was created to merge the construction knowledge, local real estate and permitting expertise, and financial networks of the three principals into a multi-faceted local development company involved in residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout Southwest Florida.
The principals have over 50-years of combined experience working directly with Army Corps of Engineer, South Florida Water Management, and county officials in both Lee and Collier Counties on critical developmental issues, as well as with numerous local engineers, architects, attorneys, and planning firms. In addition, they have worked directly with land mitigation specialists in converting environmentally sensitive acreage into useable parcels for development. Basik Development currently oversees the development and construction of nearly 100,000 square feet of industrial storage, 70,000 square feet of commercial offices, 85,000 square feet of commercial retail, a 140-site RV Park, and a $5 Million residential community.
The principals of the company include:
Keith Basik – President
Keith Basik, President of Basik Development, oversees all development activities undertaken by the company, including real estate acquisitions, project and construction analysis and oversight.
Keith Basik was born in Chicago but spent the majority of his childhood growing up on Marco Island, Florida. Upon graduating from High School, Keith was selected to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York during which time he played intercollegiate football. After receiving his Bachelors of Science Degree (with an emphasis in management), Keith attended both Airborne and Ranger Schools and served as a commissioned officer on active duty as a Platoon Leader, Battalion Operations Officer, and finally as an Executive Officer for an Infantry Company in Operation Desert Storm in Southern Iraq. Keith currently holds the rank of Major in the United States Army Reserves.
Upon leaving active duty, Keith held the position of Marketing Manager for Pfizer, Inc. in Houston, Texas prior to returning to Naples, Florida. In 1996, Keith and his father Larry formed American Funding and Service Corporation, a mortgage brokerage firm. During this same period, Keith, Larry and Jeff Basik (the principles of Basik Development) began the permitting, engineering and development process on a number real estate parcels that they had acquired in the area and began Basik Development.
Keith and his wife, Kristin, have two children.
Larry Basik – CEO
Larry Basik, CEO, brings over 40-years of both development and building experience to the company and provides day-to-day project oversight, as well as current and future project review and oversight.
Larry Basik was born in Chicago and attended DePaul University, where he also played intercollegiate basketball under the legendary Coach Ray Meyers. Utilizing his natural talent as a gifted craftsman, Larry pursued a career in the building field and became a general contractor in the Chicago area for 15 years. He built and supervised over 1,200 homes and apartments units. In addition, his company completed nearly $20 Million of renovation work in Chicago's "Old Town" area. After leaving Chicago for the warmer climate of Southwest Florida, Larry continued building and developing in Naples and on Marco Island including the Port-of-Marco Shopping Village in Old Marco.
In addition, Larry has also been a licensed mortgage broker for 32 years having owned and /or operated four mortgage retail and wholesale operations in Southwest Florida.
Larry and his wife, Anita, have five sons and one daughter.
Jeff Basik - CFO
Jeff Basik, CFO, oversees current and future project financing, as well as strategic planning.
Jeff Basik spent a good part of his childhood growing up on Marco Island. Upon graduating from high school, Jeff received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he participated in intercollegiate football and received a Bachelors of Science Degree (with an emphasis in management). Jeff received a regular commission in the United States Air Force and served on active duty as the Executive Officer for the Commanding General of the AWACS program at Hanscom Field, Massachusetts. During his tour, Jeff also received his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. Jeff currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserves.
Upon separating from active duty, Jeff moved back to Southwest Florida and was hired by Metropolitan Life for their Executive Trainee Program.
In 1998, Jeff formed Lexington Investments and Insurance Group, Inc. a full-service financial planning firm. Jeff has served as a board member (10 years) as well as President of the Southwest Florida Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (SWAIFA).
Jeff and his wife, Kathy , have three children
Bruno Kujat – Director of Leasing and Merchant Relations
Bruno Kujat was born in Konien, Poland and moved to the United States with his family in 1952. He graduated from Boyertown High School, in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. He served in the US Marine Corps and is a Vietnam Vet. He was employed for 20 years by AT&T as a Market Administrator. In 1987 he became self employed owning three restaurants and a large mobile catering service. While enjoying retirement, he and his wife have been traveling throughout the US for the past five years in a RV. As of January of 2006 Bruno joined Basik Development as Marketing Director.
Bruno and his wife, Connie, have three children.
Clare Ulik–Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Clare Ulik handles marketing and publicity for the Naples Big Cypress Market and other Basik Development projects such as Hemingway Place. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, and a former reporter for The Arizona Republic, Clare has more than 20 years experience in media and public relations. She most recently was a marketing and public relations account manager for Priority Marketing in Fort Myers, Fla. Clare holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arizona State University and universal accreditation in public relations (APR). She has one daughter, Amanda.
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