Reitmann inducted into Hall of Fame

Michael Reitmann fought tirelessly for homebuilders for more than 37 years, so it should come as no surprise that he was inducted into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame at a ceremony Oct. 19 in Tampa.

Reitmann most recently served as the executive vice president of the Lee Building Industry Association, a post he held for 27 years until he stepped down earlier this year. A fluent German speaker because he was raised there as a child, Reitmann is currently director of international marketing for Marvin Development.

In presenting Reitmann to the Florida Home Builders Association's Hall of Fame ceremony, Richard Durling of Marvin Development says Reitmann was instrumental in persuading Lee County commissioners to cut taxes on new construction by 80% earlier this year.

In addition, Reitmann was responsible for launching Builders Care, a nonprofit organization that has provided more than $2 million in home repairs for needy residents.  “Professionally he led one of the most successful local builders associations in the country, winning numerous battles for builders and homeowners alike,” Durling said in his remarks to the builders.