Charles Spottswood

Charles (Chas) Spottswood is the President of Keystar, a general contracting firm specializing in commercial, custom residential, and marine construction.12 He brings over a decade of experience in the construction industry to his role.2

Education and Qualifications

Chas Spottswood has a strong educational background in construction management:

• Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida
• Master's degree in Construction Management from the University of Florida12

He is also a Certified General Contractor (CGC# 1522391) and holds a LEED GA certification.3

Career Path

After graduating from Key West High School, Chas began his career in construction:

1. Worked for Coastal Construction for several years
2. Gained experience on projects ranging from $35 million to $235 million
3. Held positions such as assistant superintendent, project engineer, and assistant project manager1

Role at Keystar

As President of Keystar, Chas is responsible for:

• Leading the company's day-to-day construction operations
• Collaborating with owners, developers, design professionals, building officials, and contractors
• Working alongside Robert A. Spottswood Jr. (Co-President) to create a strong team and company culture1

Under Chas's leadership, Keystar has expanded its services from primarily self-performed work for Spottswood Companies, Inc. (SCI) to taking on third-party construction projects.1

Chas Spottswood's expertise in construction management and his family's long-standing involvement in Key West real estate and development make him well-suited to lead Keystar and continue building on the Spottswood family legacy in the Florida Keys.1