Carlos Martinez
Governing Board Member, South Florida Water Management District; President, CEM Investments LLC
Miami Connection
Martinez transformed Miami-Dade's housing landscape through Caribe Homes, one of the county's largest private homebuilders, delivering over 5,500 homes and setting sales records that boosted local development. His Grove Bay Group partnership supports Miami's vibrant food scene with multiple acclaimed restaurants in key areas. Through board roles at the Latin Builders’ Association, Baptist Hospital of Miami, and the Everglades Foundation, he advances construction standards, healthcare, and environmental efforts in South Florida.
About
Carlos 'Charlie' E. Martinez grew up in Miami and co-founded Caribe Homes with his father in 1986, building over 5,500 homes in Miami-Dade County and achieving a record $140 million in sales in 2005. He later founded CEM Investments LLC, focusing on real estate projects, and became a partner in Grove Bay Group, which operates popular Miami restaurants like Shula's 347, Glass & Vine, and Stubborn Seed. A lifelong Miami resident living in Pinecrest with his family, Martinez has deep ties to South Florida's business and construction sectors. He previously served as president of the Latin Builders’ Association and contributed to building code enforcement across the region. Appointed to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board in 2019, with his current term running through March 2028.