Mr. Ecclestone began his career in real estate development and construction in Michigan. His numerous Palm Beach County projects include Lost Tree Village, Old Port Cove, PGA National Resort and Spa, Forum III, Tower 1555 and several apartment projects. For his distinguished community efforts, he has received the Outstanding Business Leader Award and an honorary Doctorate of Law from Northwood University, the Elmer Hedrick Award for Excellence from Gold Coast Builders Association, the John D. MacArthur Business Leader of the Year Award from the Palm Beach Post and the Palm Tree Award from Palm Beach Police Foundation. Mr. Ecclestone was a founding trustee for Florida Atlantic University and the Palm Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau and is life trustee for the Kravis Center. He is the former chairman and current board member of the Aviation and Airport Advisory Committee for Palm Beach International Airport.