Derrer to be inducted into Rinker School Construction Hall of Fame

October 26, 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida will induct William R. “Rick” Derrer, president of James A. Cummings Inc., into the school’s Construction Hall of Fame at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3 as part of the school’s homecoming activities.

The Construction Hall of Fame was established in the fall of 1980 by Brisbane Brown, who was director of the Rinker School at the time. The purpose of the award is to recognize the accomplishments of those builders who have distinguished themselves throughout their careers in construction.

Derrer has been in the construction industry for 33 years, and has earned a reputation of dealing with everyone with integrity and facing challenges on jobsites with a no-nonsense approach. Rick also serves as a member of the Rinker School’s Advisory Council Executive Committee and attends meetings semi-annually to assist with fundraising and curriculum development. He was the chairman of the organizing committee for the South Florida Gator BCN Club’s 70th Anniversary Banquet, which raised $100,000 for the school’s 70th Anniversary Endowed Professorship. His countless hours and leadership were the primary reason the banquet was an overwhelming success.

As a recipient of this prestigious honor, Derrer will receive a plaque declaring his induction, in addition to having his name displayed on the Construction Hall of Fame wall at the school. Derrer is one of 40 inductees to the Hall of Fame since 1980.