About

General Contractors Specializing in Shellwork Services

"Throughout the decades, you meet a lot of people; do a lot of business. Collaborating with someone, working along side them on a project, shows their character."

Cook Shell Contractors (CSC) was established by a team of professionals that worked together on innumerable projects over the years. The more they worked together, the more their mutual respect grew. They seized an opportunity to bring their unique talents together and founded Cook Shell Contractors.

Years of Experience

Projects Complete

“Now, my trade partners, myself, and our many employees are determined to bring the same level of commitment & quality to the Masonry, Concrete, and Framing Industries by combining our many years of knowledge and experience to build the best quality shells for our clients.

We are proud of our work, and you will be too.”

Our Team

Established with Over 75+ Years of Experience

Frank Cook

Owner

"My Grandfather was the first to join the Concrete Industry back in the 1950’s. Leaving a lasting impression my Father followed his footsteps, with becoming a Mason in the 1970’s. He worked his way to Vice President at one of the largest Masonry Company’s in the Nation, where I was later given an opportunity to learn and perform in every aspect of the Masonry Business. Thanks to years of education, field experience, and my father's mentoring I have become part of some of the largest commercial & residential projects in the United States. From Laborer, to Estimator, to Safety Manager, to Superintendent, and finally General Manager.

Those many years taught me a great deal about the Masonry & Concrete World; from the many details and stages of large commercial & residential projects to the interpersonal relationships of our teams of employees and our large General Contractor clients.

George Kessel

General Manager

George Kessel attended a 2-year Construction Program at Brevard Community College in 1983. At age 20 George started and excelled through every aspect as a Concrete Carpenter and Block and Brick Mason. In 1990 George began working with a Custom Home builder and was involved in Concrete, Masonry and Framing as well as Estimating and performing Takeoffs.

In 1993 George formed his own New Venture Company with a partner self-performing Concrete and Masonry. Then in 1996 George was hired by one of the largest Masonry Subcontractors in the nation working his way up the ladder from Mason, Foreman, Superintendent, to eventually becoming the General Manger, running large scale Commercial Projects throughout the state of Florida until 2021 when he joined the team at Cook Shell Contractor as General Manager.

Nick Apostolopoulos

Operations Manager

Nick brings 25 years of experience from all aspects of contracting. He is a 3rd generation General Contractor in the state of Florida, with roots in the industry dating back to 1941. Nick started in construction in 1994 and obtained his State Certified General Contractor’s license in 2003, which he has maintained since that time.

Nick specializes in quality control, customer relations, and job site supervision. He has also been involved in commercial and high-end residential jobs from concept to completion.

Lynn Ciocca

Office Manager

Lynn Ciocca brings over 20 years of administrative experience in Office Management, Human Resources, and Accounting. She assists in the development and implementation of Cook Shell Contractors policies and procedures; manages and oversees the administration of HR, maintains accounts payable, receivables and monthly billing.

Marco Santana

Chief Estimator

Marco Santana has 9 Years of experience estimating construction projects and has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. His estimator journey started in New York City working in residential, commercial and state projects through-out the five boroughs. Marco’s experience includes studying plans and specifications to develop bids and estimate budget costs for the shell construction (Concrete, Masonry & Framing) of upcoming bids.

Jacqueline Torres

Assistant Office Manager

Jacqueline Torres provides administrative support to the Cook Shell Contractors team. Jacqueline has worked in construction office administration for the past 10 years. She assist’s the office manager with day-to-day procedures required to run the office in an orderly and efficient manner.

Martin Corona

Framing Division Lead

Martin Corona has 20 years’ experience in Commercial and Residencial Framing. He has been involved in many framing projects including a Residential Subdivision of over 700 homes as well as many Commercial Projects. Martin is a proven leader running and managing crews of up to 50 men. Martin has been with Cook Shell Contractors since 2019 and in that time he has been involved in managing and supervising our largest Framing projects.

Adam Bragg

Superintendent

Adam Bragg has 10 years of experience in Residential and Commercial Concrete and Masonry work on the Treasure Coast. In his 10 years he has worked as a Brick and Block Mason, Form Carpenter and Rod Buster. Adam also has experience in project layout. As a Foreman Adam performs Layouts, supervision, quality control, safety management and sequencing of timelines.

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