Allison Beeman's Focus on Building Relationships Serves Her Well

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 2:13 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 2:13 a.m.

"Nobody is a stranger to me," said Beeman, 32, director of business development for Winter Haven's Tucker Construction. "You can be a child or a president of an organization you matter to me. I treat everybody the same."

After graduating from Florida Southern College with a bachelor's degree in communications in 2006, Beeman parlayed a summer internship with Central Florida Sports Marketing and Tourism into positions with the Central Florida Development Council, and the Haines City Economic Development Council.

Today she's the face of Tucker Construction, a 54-year-old company extending beyond Polk County. She's responsible for bringing new business to the company, working with clients on projects, and developing marketing materials.

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Beeman, a Winter Haven native, learned the importance of networking during her short stint as temporary project manager intern at Central Florida Sports Marketing and Tourism.

After a year with the CFDC as a marketing representative, Beeman joined the HCEDC as deputy director in 2007, focusing on recruiting companies to the Haines City area. Four years later, she became the organization's president, a position she held until May 2012. She was involved in bringing such companies as Cellynne Paper Manufacturer and the international grocery store Aldi to Haines City.

Her mantra is teamwork.

"No project is done alone," she said. "You always work with numerous organizations the city, county, chambers of commerce. Everyone works together to bring that business here."

Since 2006, she's been affiliated with more than 20 business and community organizations, often sitting on the board of directors. Katie Worthington, CEO of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, said Beeman is an effective leader.

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Allison Beeman's Focus on Building Relationships Serves Her Well