MICHAEL O'STEEN
Commissioner
Duval County
F.I.N.D. Appointment Date: September 8, 2015

Educational Background: Michael holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.

Professional Experience: Michael has spent the past 8 years in the real estate development business as the Director of Planning and Development for The PARC Group. He has been involved with the planning, permitting and execution of some of Northeast Florida's premier communities including Nocatee, the nation's third best-selling master-planned community, Crosswater at Pablo Bay, Pablo Creek Reserve and Marsh Creek Country Club. Prior to the The PARC Group, Michael gained experience at England Thims & Miller working with the Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) team.

Professional and Community Affiliations, Activities and Certifications: Michael currently serves as a Board Member of the Northeast Florida Builders Association, Government Affairs Committee, Industry Issues Committee and the American Enterprise Young Executives Board. 

Interests not Noted Above: Michael was born in Jacksonville, Florida and grew up at the beach most of his life. He enjoys fishing, surfing, playing golf, cooking out, spending time with his family and traveling.

Unique Story: In 2006, Michael spent the summer as a first mate on a 62' sportfish in Bermuda fishing the billfish series. With a passion for offshore fishing, this was an opportunity he couldn't refuse before starting his professional career.