Ben J. Maltese
Managing Partner

Ben Maltese was born and raised in the Detroit, Michigan area. He developed his business accomplishments through his father's family business, which involved the remodeling of investment properties.  At the age of seventeen, he embarked upon his entrepreneurial career with the purchase of his first investment property, which led to a successful career in Detroit's real estate market during the 1980's. 

Ben became affiliated with Mansour Developments, based out of Flint, Michigan, where he managed the sales and marketing division for Chateaux Du Lac, a 53- acre luxury residential community and notably one of the premiere addresses in the area.  Shortly thereafter, he attained partnership status and entered into the commercial arena involving acquisition, site preparation, zoning and the sale and marketing of retail, office and mixed-use developments. 

In 1988, Ben and his partners embarked on a venture into the hotel business.  Ben supervised the brand selection, facility design, Furniture Fixture & Equipment purchase and installation and the staffing of a 168-room Holiday Inn Holidome and Conference Centre in Flint.  Ben would also serve as the General Manager of the property for 3 years.  Through his accomplishments as General Manager, in 1991 he was honored to accept the “Torch Bearer Award” which is awarded each year to the top 25 Holiday Inn Hotels worldwide. 

Ben recognized the opportunity for growth in Southwest Florida and relocated his family there in 1995 however, retaining many of his holdings in Michigan. He has brought his award winning career experiences full swing to the design and construction of luxury homes in Pelican Marsh and Wildcat Run.  Currently, Ben is managing residential and commercial real estate development ventures involving lucrative partnerships for high-end properties in both Charlotte and Lee counties.