William L. McDaniel Jr.
Phone Number: 239-253-1617
City of Residence: Naples
Occupation: Owner of Big Island Excavating, Inc.
Born: Franklin, Pennsylvania, 1961
Education: Clarion State University, PA
Majors: Accounting & Computer Programming
Minor: Economics
Moved to Florida: 1981
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Professional Experience:
1981 Worked as a carpenter in Naples
1982 Became licensed real estate salesperson
1985 Became licensed Realtor
1987 Founded The Realty Company which primarily focuses on sales, management and development of real estate in Southwest Florida
1998 Co-founded with James E. Ivey, Jr., Big Island Excavating, Inc., a mining company located in Eastern Collier County
1999 A founding Director of Marine National Bank located in Collier County. As a Director, he served as Chair of the Audit committee, on the ALCO (asset liability committee) committee, the Loan committee, and assisted in the preparation of the strategic plan
2003 Marine National was bought by Old Florida Bank and William was selected to represent the shareholders of Marine National and serve on the new Board of Old Florida Bank, until its sale to Bank of Florida in 2007
Civic Activities
1983 Charter member of Kiwanis Club
1984-1987 Served as Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club
1984 Joined the Masonic Organization
1989 Served as President of the Naples High Twelve Club
1990 Worthy Patron of Cypress Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
1991 Master of Cypress Lodge #295
1986-1995 A committeeman for the finance and accounts of the Grand Lodge of Florida
1995 Served as President of the Masters and Wardens Association and as District Deputy Grand Master of Masons in Florida in the 29th Masonic District
1998 to present Served on the Board of Directors of Goodwill of Southwest Florida and is currently the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, on the Finance Committee and the Chair of the Real Estate Committee
2008 to present Board member of Goodwill L.I.F.E. Academy School, currently serving as Vice President
Committee Involvement
William is a Founder and present President of the Corkscrew Island Neighborhood Association. He was appointed chairman of the East of 951 Horizon Study Committee and served in this position until late 2008. He also served as member of Rural Land Stewardship Committee, another Collier County Commission appointment from 2008-2009.
