Grateful Host of the Show
"A true leader like Claude serves, guides wisely, and inspires growth, impacting as a devoted servant leader, mentor, and coach." -Personal & Business Coaching Client
Meet Dr. Claude B. Kershner IV
Claude is the Managing Principal of a family consulting firm, Co-Owner of Florida's renowned pool service company, Pool Centurion, and Mentor with The Venture Mentoring Team. He also imparts knowledge as an Adjunct Professor.
Over three years, he honed his commercial real estate acumen at CB Richard Ellis as a researcher and investment sales analyst. Following his MBA, he stepped into the role of president at Reef Tropical, South Florida, steering its growth for over a decade, earning it industry-wide recognition.
As the company matured, Claude strategically transitioned into an equity position, driving the search for buyers and selling the business to a private equity firm. He smartly retained ownership of fully leased commercial properties through the spin-off of two divisions. During this transition, he became a Rollover Founder of Pool Centurion, ensuring a smooth leadership handover at Reef Tropical.
Claude founded a social media consulting firm and a water management tech venture during his graduate studies. He also collaborated with Dr. Morris at the Riata Center for Entrepreneurship, consulted for disadvantaged South African businesses, and utilized a Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship scholarship to commercialize university patents, showcasing his diverse accomplishments.
Philadelphia-born Claude, now residing in Pinecrest, FL, is happily married to Amanda Kershner and a proud father to two daughters, Rilah and Harper.
Claude and his family, active members of the Ocean Reef Club, also engage in a fitness community at Peak 360 Fitness. They nurture their faith at Christ Fellowship Church in Palmetto Bay.
His Education
- Lehigh University in Pennsylvania: Marketing Degree with a Minor in Commercial Real Estate and Psychology, 2007
- Oklahoma State University: Master of Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship, 2011
- Florida International University Chapman School of Business: Doctorate in Business Administration, 2022 - Dissertation on Organizational Behavior
His Other Affiliations and Titles
- Adjunct Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship at Miami Dade College
- Mentor with the Venture Mentoring Team (The VMT)
- Director of Toscano Condominium Association, Inc
- Certified Business and Life Coach
- Social Science Researcher
- Delegate of the Experiential Classroom at the University of Tampa
- Former Volunteer Football Coach at Coral Shores High School
- Former Director of Faith RXD Miami Chapter
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The Dr. Claude Kershner Show presents a series of teachings, interviews, and stories to empower students, professional, and scholars through practical examples of Strategic Entrepreneurship.