Chris Derose

Chris DeRose is a seasoned project executive with extensive experience in the construction industry, currently serving at Gulf Bay Group of Companies since April 2022. Prior roles include general superintendent for Suffolk Construction, where responsibilities encompassed the Tampa Hard Rock Casino expansion, and senior project manager positions at Delaware North and LPCiminelli Inc. Notable achievements at LPCiminelli Inc. include successfully managing $315 million in construction projects and delivering significant cost savings through innovative management strategies. Earlier career highlights also feature directorial roles in millwork installations and consulting for construction firms, alongside successful operational management as COO of RW Displays Inc. Chris DeRose holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Gannon University and a Bachelor’s in Finance and Accounting from West Virginia University, supplemented by a certificate in Human Resource Management from Cornell University.