WILLIAM H. KERDYK, JR.

PRESIDENT & CEO, KERDYK REAL ESTATE, CORAL GABLES

Kerdyk Real Estate is an independent commercial, residential and management real estate firm with about 50 employees, including brokers. Kerdyk purchased the company in 1991. Over the years, Kerdyk’s business and entrepreneurial interests have expanded from real estate to include banking and sports marketing. Kerdyk served as vice mayor and commissioner of the city of Coral Gables for two decades and earned the title of vice mayor emeritus after stepping down from public office in 2015.

EDUCATION: Florida International University (BBA)

FIRST JOB: During high school and for the summer before going to college, I worked as a busboy at the Country Club of Coral Gables, which enabled me to save money and buy a used car.

SOMETHING SURPRISING: I have run several junior golf events around the world which ultimately led to the creation of my 30-year-old golf business in Japan called the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup.

MENTEE IMPACT: I enjoy being a mentor for associates in the office and for my children. I learned from my father, William H. ‘Bill’ Kerdyk, Sr., about the value of acting with honesty and integrity, and shared it with my mentees. Lindsay Kerdyk is doing a tremendous job managing our office as director of operations. Within our Property Management Division, Trae Kerdyk manages our portfolio of commercial assets and our entry into construction services in South Florida.

INDUSTRY TREND: The Florida Condominium Act continues to be a key issue in Florida, providing condo owners with limited financial options which has led to a surge in inventory and falling prices in many of the older buildings. Condo buildings over 25 years old are facing mandatory reserve funds, structural integrity inspections, reserve studies and assessments for repairs and upgrades. Condo boards could get sued if they take out loans or get a line of credit. State legislation drafted in 2025 in the House and Senate may invoke a temporary pause for some requirements, but the crisis remains an uphill challenge.

DREAM ALTERNATE CAREER
“I would like to
have been a professional golfer.”