Kevin B. Kelleher was named Acting Deputy County Administrator for Broward County in August 2025.
Professional Background
Kelleher has been with the County for more than 30 years and most recently served Assistant County Administrator. Before coming to County Administration, he was the Deputy CFO/Deputy Director of the Finance & Administrative Services Department, which in addition to the County's financial services also encompasses technology services, purchasing, risk management, accounting, records, taxes and treasury and human resources.
He began his career with Broward County as a Human Resources Analyst, and subsequently served as Labor Relations Manager, Assistant Director, then Director of the Human Resources Division. He also served as an Assistant County Attorney in the Broward County Attorney's Office, having earned his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University School of Law. He has lived in Florida for more than 40 years and received both his bachelor's and master's degrees in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University.
Kelleher's background with the County is rich and varied. He has been involved in various projects, including working on the Broward Commuter Rail, Conventon Center Expansion and Hotel, the Solid Waste Working Group, new government center location, implementation of the revised Living Wage Ordinance and a variety of other administrative projects. His career accomplishments include financing of the BB&T Center Arena, annual negotiations of the County's benefit programs, implementation of a new Countywide Human Resources job classification and compensation program and working with the various labor unions.
He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Government Finance Officers Association, Florida Government Finance Officers Association, and various human resources professional associations.
Liaison For
- Finance & Administration Services
- Constitutional Offices:
- Supervisor of Elections
- Office of the Inspector General
- Property Appraiser
Contact Information
Acting Assistant County Administrator
954-357-7320
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