Type Of Business:
Property holding company
Expertise:
Property management; Budget administration; Business analysis; Staff management; Team leadership; Organizational development; Optometry
Major Product/SVS:
Commercial real estate property
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with his family; Traveling; Exercising; Cycling; Snorkeling; Tennis; Playing the guitar
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Business Management and Marketing, Greenwich University (1995); MBA, California Coast University (1993); Bachelor of Science in Business Management, California Coast University (1991); Diploma in Marketing Management, Earned in South Africa (1989); Diploma in Financial Management, Earned in South Africa (1988); Doctoral Degree in Optometry, Earned in South Africa (1977)
Charity:
Board of Governors, Local Church; Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens, Inc.; The Way Free Medical Clinic; Local Chapter, Lions Club International; The Mercy Network of Clay County
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
9
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his faith, hard work, persistence, education and ambition, as well as the support of his parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was always interested in the commercial real estate industry and sensed that it would offer him a fast track to success.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing commercial real estate properties; Analyzing new investment opportunities; Overseeing the company's day-to-day operations
Education Certifications:
Certificate in Negotiation Training, Windsor School of Law, Ontario, Canada (2011); Certificate in Handling Difficult Conversations, Stitt Feld Handy Group (2011); Certificate in Team Leadership Development, Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center, Rollins Center (2010); Certificate in Family Mediation Training, Mediation Services, Inc. (2002); Certificate in Basic Income Tax Preparation, H & R Block (2002); Certificate in Professional Development, Dale Carnegie Training (1995); Various Optometry Certifications
Awards/Honors:
Strathmore’s Professional of the Year in Business Management and Marketing, Strathmore’s Who’s Who (2011); Diploma of Recognition for Medical Mission Service in Guatemala, Presented by General Manuel Aguilar Santa Maria (2008); National Register of Who’s Who of Executives & Professionals (2005); Honored Member, Lexington Who’s Who of Executives & Professionals (2000); Honorary Conch Certificate for Contributions to Local Nonprofit Organizations, Presented by the Mayor of Key West, Fla. (1999)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Wagener expects to increase his company's profitability and continue contributing to charitable organizations.