A sold-out room, a packed panel, and an important conversation for the industry!

MACCA and SWFL PHCC brought contractors and industry professionals together on September 17 at Courtyard Sarasota University Town Center for an engaging discussion on unlicensed contractor activity. Attendees heard directly from professionals involved in regulation, law enforcement, and prosecution.

A special thank-you goes to all of our panelists for taking the time to join us, share their expertise, answer questions, and provide valuable insight into the challenges surrounding unlicensed contractor activity.

Panelists included:

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office: Detective Geraldine Brown
Manatee County Sheriff’s Department: Sergeant Jason Farrier and Detective Ryan Emkey
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office: Lieutenant Brian Gregory
Palmetto Police Department: Detective Corporal Joseph Rogers
North Port Police Department: Lieutenant Matthew Brown
Office of the State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit: Kevin Henson, Nick Lata, and Andrew Van Sickle
Florida DBPR: Matthew Dunklin, Field Manager, Central FL/Division of Regulation

The panel gave contractors a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand how unlicensed activity is identified, investigated, and addressed, including what happens when a complaint is filed, what information agencies need, and how licensed contractors can help report potential violations. The event sold out before the doors opened, highlighting the strong interest in this important industry issue.

A special thank-you to our panelists for sharing their time and expertise, and to Bulletproof AC and iMold Cleaning and Restoration for sponsoring the event and helping make this conversation possible.

Several important topics were raised throughout the conversation, and we’ll be addressing these issues in more depth in upcoming articles. Please stay tuned for additional information and resources for contractors.

For contractors who encounter potential unlicensed activity, gathering as much detail as possible and reporting it is an important first step. Reports can be submitted anonymously through this link, and MACCA can submit the report on your behalf without including your personal information.