About Me
Born and raised in Lakeland, FL, Greg graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Real Estate. He started working with his father in 1984 and currently serves as Chairman and CEO of The Ruthvens. He is a real estate broker and Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM). Greg has a dedicated history of community, industry and philanthropic involvement.
Industry Leadership
- CCIM, Regional and State President
- Florida Trend’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders, 2018 – 2023, Living Legend Designation 2024
Community Leadership
- Leadership Lakeland Class 2, Past President Leadership Lakeland Alumni Board
- Lakeland Downtown Rotary Club, Past President and Paul Harris Award recipient
- Central Florida Development Council, Past President
- Southeastern University Leadership Forum, Servant Leadership Award
Philanthropy
- Polk Museum of Art, Past President and Gala Chairman
- Central Florida Speech and Hearing, Past President
- Bonnet Springs Foundation Board
Greg was a founding Board Member on the Bank of Central Florida and Adelphi Trust Company, and still serves on their Boards and various advisory committees.
He is married to Kim, has two children and five grandchildren. In his free time he enjoys boating, the beach and staying abreast of politics.
