Keith Gelder, 37

Since joining Naples-based Stock Development in 2006, Keith Gelder has developed infrastructure for 20 communities comprising more than 3,500 residential units. The list includes Lely Resort — one of Collier County’s largest developments. 

With that as a backdrop, two years ago Gelder founded and was named president of the company’s Stock Luxury Apartment Living division. The company sought to tap into the expertise Gelder gained in his prior career with Raymond James Tax Credit Funds, where he specialized in the acquisition and syndication of tax credit equity for apartment properties.

With little new apartment development in Fort Myers, Gelder led the development of Spectra, a luxury apartment complex off Tamiami Trail just south of Alico Road.