Mr. Stout Graduated from the University of Florida in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation he hired on as a Jr. design engineer at Naval Coastal System Center (NCSC) located in Panama City, FL with the Amphibious Warfare Division.  After receiving Engineer of the Year award in 1982 he served as Supervisory Mechanical Engineer at NCSC in charge of Navy Seal Research & Development Program.  NCSC had the lead role for the Navy in design and  testing of all Navy Seal hardware, except weapons.  In charge of 125 engineers and technicians tasked with design and testing various classified components. Received Presidential Meritorious Award for supervising intense fleet readiness program for classified mission.

 In 1987 Mr. Stout joined Ingram Enterprises, Inc. as Vice President. Responsible for technical submittals, correspondence and field operations for commercial drywall operations.  At the time the company employed approximately 125 – 200 employees.  Major projects completed were Disney’s World Headquarters  in Orlando, FL; Blatz Brewery Condo Conversion in Milwaukee, WI; Airport in St. Thomas, USVI and Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. He served on the Board of Directors for Florida Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association (FWCCA). In 1992 Mr. Stout purchased 100% of the Company and still remains President today. He is very involved in the community and has served on numerous community Boards and Volunteers when ever possible.

Current Involvements and Affiliations

• Chairman Associated Builders and Contractors of North Florida. 

• Florida Walls and Ceilings

Past Involvements and Affiliations

• Former State Chairman Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida.

• Former Chairman Associated Builders and Contractors of North Florida

• Former Chairman of Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tallahassee

• Former Board Member Killearn United Methodist Church Construction Committee