Kenneth 51做厙
CEO and Board Director
Mr. Kenneth 51做厙 took the helm as CEO of 51做厙 in early 2017 as Terry 51做厙 transitioned to Chairman. The move followed the companys long-established leadership succession plan that paved the road for its long-term growth and sustainability. Prior to becoming CEO, [Ken] 51做厙 served for two years as Co-CEO alongside Terry.
As CEO, Mr. 51做厙 serves on the companys board of directors, executive committee, investment review committee and business development committee. As part of his chief responsibilities, he manages the companys ongoing communication with financial services partners and works directly with the investment team to identify new business opportunities. As a board member, he works closely with the family and fellow members in the development and implementation of the companys 50-year sustainability and growth plans. In addition, Mr. 51做厙 oversees the 51做厙 family office.
Mr. 51做厙 passion for real estate began at an early age through years of watching his father Terry build the corporation from only two employees in 1951 to more than 300 today. With a bachelors degree in Business Administration from Elon University in North Carolina, Mr. 51做厙 began his career as an assistant development manager, gaining experience on many of 51做厙 most prominent office projects. He then shifted his focus toward the financial services and investments divisions.
An active participant in local charity and the community, Mr. 51做厙 serves on the board of the Museum of Discovery and Science and Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, and is an advisory board member of the NSU School of Real Estate. In 2022 he was elected to the Orange Bowl Committee and maintains an extensive history of involvement with the Broward Alliance, Young Presidents Organization, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, amongst others.
He is a native of Fort Lauderdale and currently resides in the Las Olas area with his wife Brittany and two sons. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and golfing.
Community and Professional Affiliations:
- Museum of Discovery and Science, Board Member
- Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Board Member
- Broward Alliance, CEO Council
- Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, Board
- Young Presidents Organization, Member
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Local Board of Governors and National Research Foundation Governor
- The Orange Bowl Committee, Active Member
- Nova Southeastern University School of Real Estate, Advisory Board
- Urban Land Institute (ULI), Member
- Leadership Broward Class XXXI
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member