Decks N Such Marine, Inc. & Silver Sands Development

Paul Hartzog was born in California, in the late 1960’s.  He moved here to the Emerald Coast with his family just prior to his senior year in high school.  After graduating from Choctawhatchee High School, Paul began a small business in marine construction.  He proceeded with his education through college courses and various formal and informal training, including the United States Air Force.  Paul served as a crew chief with the 33^rd Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force base for four years.   During his time with the military, Paul continued his college education at night, volunteered to coach little league baseball, basketball and soccer, and continued to build his marine construction business. 

In 1994, Paul married his wife, Correy, and started a family.  They now have two boys, 14 year old Blake, and 12 year old Zachary.  Decks N Such Marine, Inc. continued to grow, and after completing his service in the United States Air Force, Paul decided to pursue this dreams of being a community leader and a business owner full-time.  

 

Paul has worked hard to become a successful business leader in his community.  He is currently a licensed Certified General Contractor and owner of two successful construction companies.  Decks N Such Marine, Inc., a premier marine contractor in this area, and Silver Sands Development, a residential and commercial building company.  Both companies merged in 2002 and have a strong reputation for quality construction and customer satisfaction and provide gainful employment for over 15 employees and dozens of local subcontractors.  As the owner and founders, Paul, along with his wife, Correy, oversee and participate in all levels of their companies.  He has been recognized for his accomplishments with many awards; however, he is most proud of being selected by his peers for, “Builder of the Year “for two consecutive years, 2000 and 2001, and being selected as the Premier Builder/Contractor of the Emerald Coast in 2005. Through his experiences, Paul has learned the importance of strong organizational skills and a commitment to complete customer satisfaction.  These ideas are incorporated throughout his life and give him a strong foundation for leadership.   

 

Correy has her degree in Architectural Design and Construction Technology and also a degree in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD/CAM) and has extensive education and experience working with AutoCAD in residential and commercial design, engineering, surveying, landscape design as well as construction accounting. 

 

Paul commits his time to the improvement of his community through professional organizations.  He has held the following positions: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Chairman of Community Affairs, Executive Board, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Council, and Long Range Planning.  Paul is a past President of the Marine Contractor’s Association, member of the National Association of Home Builders, and past member Board of Directors for the Eleanor Johnson Youth Center. He has made significant changes within the Marine Construction Industry to include, working directly with state representatives to establish specific workman compensation guidelines across the state of Florida, to ensure homeowners and commercial developers receive quality construction from licensed contractors.  In addition, Paul envisioned and helped create the first ever Fiberglass Seawall.    

 

Paul continuously works with voluntary organizations to improve the surrounding communities.  He has volunteered his own time and his companies’ resources to help individuals and groups within the community.  For example, he participated in the construction of the Children’s Advocacy Center, helped build a multitude of handicap ramps for the disabled, completed renovations for an elderly citizen home, and orchestrated the building of baseball and football field at the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority.                       

 

Paul Hartzog has certainly achieved many of his goals, yet, each time he successfully reaches one goal, he instantly creates a new one.