BCN alum named UF’s newest trustee

brandon

David Brandon, BCN 1981, founder of Brandon Construction Company in Palm Harbor, has been selected by the State University System’s Board of Governors as UF’s newest trustee. Brandon has expressed continued commitment to the university as a fundraiser and charter member of the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Advisory Council.

Brandon is a fourth generation Floridian and second generation UF Alumni. In 1983, he founded Brandon Construction Company of Palm Harbor and continues to serves as President and CEO of Brandon Construction Company.

As a State Licensed General Contractor for over 31 years, he has been responsible for over 500 projects including high-rise condominiums, office buildings, retail establishments, educational facilities and medical facilities throughout the state. Luxury homes built by Brandon Construction are among the finest and most energy-efficient in the industry.

Brandon has a strong community presence, and has been appointed to multiple community boards. In 1988, he was appointed to the Palm Harbor Community Service Agency to guide in the development of Library and Recreation Services for unincorporated Palm Harbor. In 1997, he was appointed by the Florida Senate to serve on the Public Schools Construction Study Commission. The Pinellas County Commission appointed Brandon in 2012 to serve as a Board Member of the Pinellas County Local Planning Agency (LPA).

Brandon has a strong commitment to his community and those residing in the Palm Harbor area. He has served in various leadership roles including President of the Rotary, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Board Chairman of the Suncaost YMCA.
Brandon is also passionate about UF. During the Florida Tomorrow Campaign Initiative, he served as a member for the College of DCP Campaign Council to raise funds for the school. He serves on the College of Engineering Structural Wind Mitigation Design Advisory Panel and the Rinker School of Construction Management Executive Committee. He is a Member of UF’s President Council at the Gold Level, a Member of the Legacy Society Alumni Association, Life member of the UF Alumni Association and a member of the Gator Boosters.