Doug Gaines

Doug Gaines has a diverse work experience, primarily in the field of marketing and management. Doug started their career as the Director of Marketing at Herbert Halback, Inc. in November 2000. Doug then served as a Marketing Manager at Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin, Inc., where they were responsible for various marketing activities such as RFPs/RFQs, collateral materials, website design, and press releases. Doug joined McCree General Contractors & Architects as a Marketing Manager for a brief period in 2007. Later, they worked as the Marketing Manager at Glatting Jackson, where they contributed to the growth of the company from 89 to 155 employees and increased gross revenue from $10.5 to $23 million. In 2007, they joined the City of Orlando as an Economic Development Coordinator/Ombudsman, assisting businesses and individuals with the building permit application process. Subsequently, they became the Assistant Division Manager of Code Enforcement, overseeing operational policies and program objectives. Since 2011, they have been working at the City of Ocoee, initially as an Assistant to the City Manager and currently as the Assistant Director of Support Services. In their current role, they supervise a department comprising code enforcement, information systems, GIS, community relations, and public facilities construction. Doug also assists in budget preparation and administration for the department.

Doug Gaines attended the University of Cincinnati - College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning from 1983 to 1987. During this time, they pursued studies in the field of architecture, although they did not obtain a specific degree from this institution. Subsequently, from 1987 to 1992, Doug attended the UCF College of Business, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on marketing.