meet the team

Eric Collin has led Firmo Construction as President since founding the company in 2003, bringing more than two decades of expertise in hotel development, construction, and hospitality leadership. Over his career, he has overseen dozens of ground-up builds and complex conversions for major hotel brands across the Southeast, establishing Firmo as a trusted partner to hoteliers and developers.

Eric’s background includes serving as Vice President for an international hotel development firm for 14 years, where he spearheaded the rollout of Hilton’s first focused-service brands in France, including the inaugural Hampton by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn. His achievements range from becoming the youngest person in Florida to earn a General Contractor’s license to being named Hilton Developer of the Year.

Since launching Firmo, Eric has grown the company’s portfolio to include more than 50 hotels, with landmark projects such as the first LEED-Certified Hampton Inn & Suites in the country, the first Tru by Hilton on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and the flagship conversion of an Indigo Hotel into a Tapestry Collection by Hilton. As a LEED Accredited Professional, national commercial building contractor, and licensed real estate broker, he has managed development and construction pipelines totaling more than half a billion dollars in the U.S. and Europe.

Beyond Firmo, Eric remains active in the industry and community as a Lifetime Member of AAHOA, a member of the Government Issues Committee at the Sarasota Chamber, and a recognized voice in hospitality development. He is fluent in English, French, and Italian.