Linda Sherrer
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY, JACKSONVILLE
With 500 Realtors and 56 employees in nine offices, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty offers corporate relocation services, new home representation, title, mortgage and commercial services, property management, insurance and a global network. Sherrer has guided the company since its inception in 1988.
EDUCATION: Williams Business College, Miami
IF I WERE GOVERNOR: While education is the foundation of a strong society, enhancing the care of the mentally ill is of great and immediate concern. Too many who need care for nonviolent and even violent psychoses have no safety net and end up incarcerated, or worse. I would like to see Florida lead the nation in changing that trend.
READING: Much can be learned from studying Winston Churchill, from May 1940 to May 1941. His leadership qualities and values are as pertinent today as they were over 80 years ago. The book I have just finished is The Splendid and The Vile, by Erik Larson.
MY MENTOR: Tom Petway, an influential business and civic leader. For over 30 years, I have admired his strength, insight, and community dedication. He is caring, supportive and generous.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Professionalism is a guiding force. My lifelong relationships, both personally and professionally, are characterized by mutual trust, integrity and stability.
