Councilmember Larry Fiesel – District 2
Liaison: Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) 2021-2023, Horizon Council Executive Committee, 2022-present and Ft Myers Lee County Tourist Developmental Council, 2022-present.
Mr. Fiesel has been a resident of Estero since 2001, residing in Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, full time resident since 2012. Former hometown is Carmel, IN, where he was a member of the mayor’s original Street Tree Committee that helped obtain the designation of Street Tree City. He was actively involved with the Carmel school system during the years his daughters were students, President of the high school Band Booster Board, 1985-1986.
Graduate of Purdue University with degree in Architectural Engineering, 1964.
Thirty-three-year member of Sertoma International.
Started working, while in high school in 1960, for a Consulting Engineer doing HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical design for commercial construction. Moved to Naples, FL, 1965, and was involved in the initial construction of Marco Island working for the developer, Deltona Corporation-Mackle Brothers. Returned to Indiana to obtain additional engineering design experience prior to starting his own business.
Started L. J. Fiesel Company in 1975, a manufacturer’s representative company, designing and selling HVAC, Sheet Metal, and associated products to commercial contractors within the State of Indiana. Some of the notable projects of involvement were The Hoosier Dome, original home of the Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis Convention Center, Bankers Life Field House, home of the Indiana Pacers, Lucas Oil Stadium, current home of the Indianapolis Colts, numerous hospitals and educational facilities, projects at Purdue University, Indiana University, Ball State University, and Indiana State University.
Actively involved within Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, member of several committees, chairperson of Architectural Review Committee for four years, and member of team that oversaw construction of new Racquet Center and Golf Club expansion, 2017-2019, also a member of team overseeing reconstruction and expansion of the River Club and Fitness Center, both having received significant storm surge damage caused by the affects of Hurricane Ian in September 2022.
Member of River Ridge Community Development District Board of Supervisors, November 2016-2020.
Larry and wife Mary have three daughters, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Term: 2021-2025
Phone: 239-326-1590
Email: fiesel@estero-fl.gov
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