Jon Lowke
Co-Founder
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
With profound sadness, we share the recent passing of Jon Lowke, our friend, colleague, and co-founder of Aegis Development Group LLC.
For over two decades, Jon has been well-known as a construction industry leader and for his active involvement in industry groups and forums throughout south Florida. He led with his infectious smile and vision that left a lasting impact on our Company, our industry and our community. Most importantly, he was a dear friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be greatly missed.
Those of us at Aegis Development Group hope that you will join us in keeping Jon’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with their loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Aegis Development Group LLC
1968 - 2025
Paul Kneedler,
CEO
East Carolina University
B.S.
Accredited LEED Professional
OSHA 10 / 30
ARC CPR/Defib/First Aid Training
Paul graduated from college in North Carolina in 1995, and moved to Florida. In 1998 Paul began his career in the construction industry. Initial entry level positions enabled him to become firmly grounded in the fundamentals while offering him a diversity of projects. These opportunities led him up the entire Eastern Seaboard working in almost every New England state, over to Dallas, TX & eventually back to Florida in 2017.
His management skills & increasing project complexities resulted in rapid advancement & recognition as he progressed in his career with some of the most prominent companies in the United States and the world.
With years of experience in the construction industry, Paul is a seasoned professional. He brings a wealth of knowledge & experience that has proved to be a direct benefit for his clients, in both the public and private sectors.
He has had the opportunity to lead and participate on some of the largest construction programs in the United States. His personal involvement in program management, along with new and renovation construction projects exceed $5 billion.
Paul’s ability to blend strong management & organizational skills with a mastery of construction complexities signals successful outcomes for his clientele.
Lori graduated from from George Mason University in 1984 and spent time working for Honeywell, DynCorp, and an architectural firm, where she developed a strong foundation in job costing and construction accounting. After relocating to Florida, she transitioned into public accounting, gaining experience that ultimately led her to launch her own firm. Today, she specializes in construction accounting, supporting contractors with financial reviews required for bonding, and assisting non-profit organizations in navigating annual audits to ensure compliance and sustainability. Lori is married and lives in Jupiter, FL with husband and son.
Lori Parkins,
Accounting
George Mason University
B.S. Management & Management Science (Operations Analysis)
Craig Nelson is a result driven Construction Superintendent with over 23+ years of experience overseeing Public commercial projects of all sizes. With a deep understanding of Public Schools, he has a proven track record of completing projects on time, within budget, while maintaining high safety standards. He is skilled in managing diverse teams, subcontractors and vendors to ensure efficient project executions every time. Recognized for his relationship focused approach, he is well known and respected in the industry for having a strong leadership style, open communication, while always being able to deliver successful projects and overall Client satisfaction.
Craig Nelson,
General Superintendent
Northwood University, BAA in Business Administration
Florida Institute of Technology, BA in Business Management
OSHA 10 / 30
ARC CPR/Defib/First Aid Training
Power Plant Safety Certified