Daly & Zilch Florida, Inc.

Daly & Zilch (Florida), Inc. opened its doors for business in 1997 by Linda Daly, a woman who found herself comfortable in a typically "man's world" because, as she states, "Building flows in my blood." Both of her grandfathers were in the construction industry; her father is a retired master plumber, and her brother is the next generation now owning and operating their family-run plumbing and heating business in Buffalo, N.Y. 

Linda got her first taste of the construction business when she served as Vice President of Nichter Construction in Buffalo, NY, a then $32-million commercial construction company covering upstate New York where she oversaw the operation and its over 150 employees. But her love for Florida and all it has to offer drove her to begin life again; to start over. She selected Citrus County in 1996 because she recognized the outstanding quality of life here, including good schools for her son Darren who was then just beginning high school. Add to this, friendly neighbors, good golf, an opportunity for business growth, and the chance to really make a difference. In October of that year, Linda married Charles (Bud) Daly, the love of her life, who today partners with her in both marriage and business. Two years later, Linda's mom and dad moved from New York to Meadowcrest, and Bud's two children and their families relocated to Beverly Hills. Today, Linda and Bud are surrounded by 5 generations of family members and all of them enjoying the activities that encompasses life here in Citrus County. 

Linda has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Houghton College. She obtained her State of Florida Certified General Contractor license in 1997, and since 2001 has qualified as a Certified Minority Business Enterprise. The company is recognized by the Better Business Bureau of Central Florida as an upstanding member. Linda is one of only a handful of women who hold commercial contractor licenses in Florida.