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According to staff’s summary of the investigation, McCorvey entered a contract dated March 31, 2023, for $180,000 and paid $50,000 to Likely Enterprises. Staff said McCorvey produced evidence of additional payments to subcontractors and to Likely totaling approximately $75,000. City permitting records in staff exhibits show a stop‑work order on July 7, 2023, a permit issued July 31, 2023, and an accessory‑structure permit dated Aug. 8, 2023. Staff alleged violations of county code, including Chapter 18, section 18‑37(c)(3) (knowingly combining with or conspiring with an uncertified or unregistered person), section 18‑37(d)(10) (abandonment), and section 18‑37(d)(15)(b) (proceeding on a job without obtaining required local permits or inspections).

Respondent Christopher W. Brown attended with counsel Robert Allen. Allen argued that work did not constitute substandard performance, that Shooting Stars had supervised the work and paid expenses, and that some contract materials and attachments appeared to be in the complainant’s handwriting rather than the alleged unlicensed contractor’s. Investigator Jennifer Reber and staff presented exhibits including the contract, proof of payments, permit history, a stop‑work notice and photographs of the project. After discussion, a motion carried unanimously to move all three alleged violations to a disciplinary hearing for formal adjudication.

The board did not make findings of guilt at the probable‑cause stage; it voted only to proceed to a disciplinary hearing where evidence will be examined in detail.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","080625 Contractor Competency Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board found probable cause on three alleged violations arising from a homeowner complaint that payments were made to an unlicensed contractor and that permits were not properly obtained, and voted to send the matter to a disciplinary hearing.","taxTitle","Escambia County, Florida","taxId",12773,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749784,"Board denies general‑contractor reciprocity, offers applicant option to reapply as building contractor",1136,1330000,2466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551690-28cc537aef5f7368510b93e1adae1a9d&start=1330&end=2466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551690-28cc537aef5f7368510b93e1adae1a9d/thumbnail_1330000.jpg","/articles/6749784/Escambia-County/Florida/Board-denies-generalcontractor-reciprocity-offers-applicant-option-to-reapply-as-building-contractor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749784-9fb665a59d4d4c1c7682406440d6588b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773574534&Signature=Vtn~pkwX9ELrrzEC9evukI1fIO14wqdtAwC5q0b6VFzEoTt5rmJisea6mKoYu1Otd0ZKz-7o8u3rpmKXg7jDNB1Nix4l4UfqmqhuJSrdRh5OrDe~s0xr0yKeonTLzE4ps64gft2WyoXJUHWmblQgpUJ6va8BnOAi3IsIBZyicfB3kGrkI7y7JJi3xQXa532wFblwgRlsUhagCqsETqz86GAoml~dL9hmNEOE7rD~tUQTLDG0p~1eqZSjwkkIMOIaF-4KbX5pPRtJG1Grq3Teg7LLnM5bOArRh9-uR3rPAqm3zUSHNETCGLPyULxSgNlhij2Ip9WI6MQm5YiTGjX2qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board on Aug. 6 denied an application to reciprocate a general‑contractor license from Santa Rosa County and offered the applicant an alternative pathway.

Bobby Brock asked the board to accept his Santa Rosa County general‑contractor credentials and experience affidavit for reciprocity. Staff explained that Escambia County requires four years of verifiable experience in the trade sought for examination and reciprocity, and board members questioned whether Brock’s documented experience included work on higher‑rise or multistory buildings customary for a general contractor. Brock told the board he did not have experience supervising projects over four stories and said he had been advised by another county that it would be faster to obtain a residential license first.

After discussion about local ordinance requirements and the limits of reciprocal recognition, a motion carried to deny reciprocity for a general contractor but permit Brock to reapply as a building contractor. The board directed staff to accept Brock’s Santa Rosa examination scores in lieu of taking a new building‑contractor exam, and to apply his existing application fees to the new application should he choose to reapply. The motion passed by unanimous voice/hand vote.

Board members emphasized the decision was intended to match local experience requirements with licensure levels rather than to bar Brock from working; staff offered assistance on next steps.","The Escambia County board denied Bobby Brock’s request to reciprocate a general‑contractor license from Santa Rosa County but allowed him to reapply for a building‑contractor license using his existing test scores and application fees.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749788,"Escambia County board clears two applicants to sit for contractor exams",118,278000,396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551690-28cc537aef5f7368510b93e1adae1a9d&start=278&end=396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551690-28cc537aef5f7368510b93e1adae1a9d/thumbnail_278000.jpg","/articles/6749788/Escambia-County/Florida/Escambia-County-board-clears-two-applicants-to-sit-for-contractor-exams","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749788-80e12f4ea7016bde368c756aadb5a912/orig.mp4?Expires=1773574534&Signature=lhBhXj-OjaDCMBjqqw~G-Jm9wkv5xY123Tg-yzPEHgBPdXXubfmHdtHHAjeZ5ysQpfmCPOH5SxPC31CUSVqvOh7~ZkqfDfHk6wZ3yw06QJeorkdEJlmGV~FFcR97b7ltj0bt3UXHZmjXy8Rtv4BLNwmYUh1378EYSq~0H73Ui4Q1V4VoEVCGcf-IrH5entz0Ef0g49cv7ATALkq0SqDBQ8GBZQtAeq17j~Dny5sBiAQWIS~clzU9jKxeZkhquOoqaoxbfA6sMwdOkozc66RYqFgeoleYbRjAvZ1OWthrHr2sT5obGm8y5JW1-mmoD8RPXmPksmoqNTuUZn4RgRhuGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board voted Aug. 6 to permit two applicants to sit for licensing examinations after staff presented their applications and supporting documents.

Staff recommended that Nathaniel Regulis be permitted to take the doors, windows and siding competency examination. Staff said Regulis has about 15 years of field experience and works as a supervisor at Sessions Contractor Group Incorporated under the supervision of Steve Sessions, who holds an active license (CGC 1508683). After brief questions from board members, the board approved the application to test by unanimous voice/hand vote.

The board also considered an application from Michael Kennedy to sit for the master plumbing examination with gas. Staff said Kennedy had 6 years, 7 months of experience working under a Georgia‑licensed qualifier (license MPR007402) and disclosed a small‑claims record involving American Express in Santa Rosa County. Kennedy provided court records and an explanation in his application packet and brought receipts to address concerns about which corporate entity was involved. After discussion about verifying the court paperwork and Kennedy describing steps he had taken to challenge the claim, the board voted to allow him to take the exam.

No formal sanctions or conditions were placed on either approval. The board’s votes were taken by voice/hand; staff recorded a unanimous result for both motions.

Board Secretary confirmed a quorum of eight members was present for the meeting.","On Aug. 6, 2025, the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board voted to allow two applicants — one for doors/windows and one for master plumbing with gas — to sit for their respective competency exams after staff review and board discussion.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749775,"Escambia board moves Jeff Myers case to disciplinary hearing, schedules control date after Santa Rosa appeal",899,4291000,5190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551690-28cc537aef5f7368510b93e1adae1a9d&start=4291&end=5190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551690-28cc537aef5f7368510b93e1adae1a9d/thumbnail_4291000.jpg","/articles/6749775/Escambia-County/Florida/Escambia-board-moves-Jeff-Myers-case-to-disciplinary-hearing-schedules-control-date-after-Santa-Rosa-appeal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749775-7e89a2fd5174adf5a690086a1f4d584f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773574534&Signature=EH29-Ojx4z-OSfNl4i~HivmksNoaV9uWQvCIZ~d9YZjN2xWd6puUOD~g7tLDQ04EEo6kiR0qMHmXFYaB8E87fE0IIHR9GDxLTDBAi14qWPfkFEufHJu8n87YP6kTEntyWJ8tgETOyZjvzGee1ix4aucTnuU~EGgRy0oWIbetS~yV7kAQgAi6uE~4dbdMO~aMjLHdOi1X12K7gbUrWih~9XetZ0dYsyZxEVblOFoed9GgUrqg6A3iSF1BUw2v-GhCsJBrvCcVW~lcTibFKiY3VnKRF40mhliLIG3T8dPKprvoFK2SSIxC4S~h5kvHsn969VZkLqzaWzV2uL1~QTsrHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Escambia County Contractor Competency Board voted Aug. 6 to advance a matter involving Jeffrey W. Myers, doing business as Jeff Myers Construction Inc., to a disciplinary hearing after staff presented Santa Rosa County’s suspension and supporting documents.

Staff told the board Santa Rosa County’s building code board of adjustments had unanimously suspended Myers’ state‑registered residential contractor certificate based on findings the transcript summarized as financial mismanagement and false statements about payment to subcontractors. Escambia staff said Myers’ license had been inactive for two years, five months and 13 days prior to a June 2025 reinstatement attempt and that a reinstatement check initially returned for insufficient funds before payment was made to the clerk of court. Santa Rosa’s disciplinary action prompted Escambia staff to bring the matter before the Escambia board under county provisions that allow consideration of discipline imposed by other jurisdictions.

Myers appeared and said he had filed an appeal in Santa Rosa and had communications with Santa Rosa officials about the appeal. After discussion, the board voted to move the matter to a disciplinary hearing but amended scheduling to set a control date in October so Escambia could consider the outcome of Myers’ pending appeal in Santa Rosa County before a final local action. The board’s motion to move the case to disciplinary stage carried unanimously.

Staff requested the disciplinary hearing be scheduled after the appeal process and noted Escambia could adjust timing if Santa Rosa’s proceedings concluded earlier.","Following a suspension by Santa Rosa County for financial mismanagement and related findings, the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board voted to move the matter against Jeffrey W. Myers to a disciplinary hearing and to defer scheduling until after the outcome of any appeal, with a control date set for October.","actionData","errors"]

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