GCBA Board of Directors

Matt Ellish has more than 15 years of real estate experience. After graduating from the University of Michigan Business School and the University of Florida Law School, Matt practiced real estate law in Miami before becoming general counsel and a member of senior management for two highly regarded South Florida development companies. With a nuanced understanding of development and acute insight into the South Florida real estate market, Matt brings his business acumen, entrepreneurial drive, and real estate passion to Ellish Builders where he is committed to delivering a premium luxury residential experience and product for decades to come.

Born in Metro Detroit, Mark is a third-generation home builder and has over 15 years of leadership experience in homebuilding operations, including custom homes, new product design, accounting and finance, construction, purchasing, and development. Mark has extensive experience working with some of the nation’s largest home builders and developers. Mark has spent his career developing expertise in the Michigan and Florida custom home markets. 

As an AV Preeminent rated attorney with over 20 years of experience, my practice thrives where construction, business, insurance and real estate intersect. A significant portion of my career has been spent battling for my clients’ rights in these four areas in state court, federal court, and arbitration.

Because I have litigated so many of these disputes, I am uniquely qualified to analyze your business structure, your business practices, and your contracts, and to predict precisely where you are most likely to suffer liability. I enjoy identifying where your business might be most vulnerable and then proactively protecting you before problems arise.