A Leader in the Industry
Joe Goldsmith Construction is a renowned luxury home builder with over 45 years of experience. As a leader in the industry, we have earned a reputation for delivering exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating homes that exceed your expectations and reflect your unique style.
Meet The Team
Our executive team and key personnel bring expertise and commitment to quality and luxury.
Taylor Goldsmith
CEO
Taylor is an entrepreneur with a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing. He is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker and a Small Business Consultant. Taylor enjoys hunting, fishing, sports, gardening, and all things outdoors. He loves traveling and experiencing new adventures with his family.
Cindy Stafford
VP of Sales and Operations
Cindy joined the construction team in the summer of 2020 as a Selection Specialist and knew she found the perfect fit with Goldsmith. Cindy manages Company Operations, the Selections Department, is a member of our Sales Team, and assists with HR and Special Projects. Building relationships with homeowners that last long after their new home is complete is one of the most rewarding aspects of her job. Cindy enjoys traveling, playing pickleball and finding new restaurants to enjoy with family and friends.
Levi Goldsmith
General Contractor
Levi started with Joe Goldsmith Construction in 1999. He is licensed as a General Contractor as well as Commercial Pool Contractor. As the General Contractor, he oversees the company’s commercial and residential construction projects as well as land development initiatives. In Levi’s spare time he enjoys all things outdoors: hunting, fishing, and boating. He also enjoys being involved in church and spending time with his wife and kids.
Kyle Davis
Executive Assistant
Kyle has a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Florida State University, and spent seven years in government/utility accounting before joining the Goldsmith team in 2022. With a passion for efficiency and process, he assists the Executive Team in forming, establishing, and meeting their strategic goals and acts as a technical consultant to the Controller. Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife and their six children.
Noah Hazelton
Controller
Noah has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business from Warner University and joined Joe Goldsmith Construction in 2021. As Controller, Noah oversees all accounting functions for the the family of Goldsmith companies including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. Noah spends his free time coaching high school football and enjoys being active outdoors.
Amy Lawhorne
Accounting Clerk
A Florida native with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Amy started her career in corporate America, helping transition GTE into Verizon and Alltel in the late ’90s. She eventually traded the corporate world for 25 years of raising and homeschooling three kids, all while running a self-storage business with her husband. Now she’s found her new groove at Goldsmith and is loving every minute of it! When she’s not at the office, you’ll most likely find her holding babies in the church nursery or somewhere outdoors with her family in their favorite spots—hiking in Utah, deep-sea fishing in Marathon, or kayaking in Puerto Rico.
Keelan Haworth
Superintendent
Keelan has over 20 years of building trade experience and joined the Goldsmith team in December 2021. He is a family man, an outdoorsman, and a fisherman. In his free time, Keelan enjoys shooting, agricultural work, and time with family.
Walt Smith
Project Manager
Walt joined the Goldsmith team in 2023 after an enlistment in the Coast Guard and a number of years superintending custom home builds here in Lakeland. In his free time, Walt enjoys spending time with his wife and their girls, shooting and tinkering.
Jake Marzola
Asset Manager and Cabinet Designer
Jake started at Goldsmith in September 2021 and is currently managing assets and designing cabinets. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State University and is working towards a Master’s of Divinity. He is currently in the Air Force Reserves after spending 6 years on active duty as a Bomb Squad Technician. Jake enjoys family time, woodworking projects, teaching at church, traveling and outdoor activities.
Shawn Carpenter
Superintendent
Shawn joined the Goldsmith Construction team in June 2026. He earned his B.S in Therapeutic Recreation from Middle Tennessee State University and has spent several years in the construction industry. Outside of work, Shawn enjoys spending time with his family and making the most of the outdoors through hunting, fishing, and boating. He’s also a big fan of staying active, whether that’s getting out on the water, in the woods, or spending time training at the gym.