Kenneth W. Heretick, President
Ken started in the real estate industry in 1978 as an analyst for a regional development company. After using his skills and knowledge of the real estate industry to become Vice President, Executive Vice President and then President; he then went on to establish the Vector Companies in 1985. Today he has over 30 years of experience in the industry and specializes in commercial development, acquisition, turn-around, and disposition of distressed properties. He places a specific emphasis on "work-out" engagements that utilize expertise within the areas of development, construction, marketing, operation, and accounting. Ken received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Belmont Abbey College; he then continued his education to receive an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Virginia Commonwealth University. Ken is a licensed Real Estate Broker, Mortgage Broker and Community Association Manager with the State of Florida.
Edwin (Ned) E. Willis, Senior Vice President
Ned began his career in the real estate industry in 1983 and specializes in sales, leasing, tenant representation, and property management. He is also skilled in negotiation and re-negotiation of office, commercial, retail, and industrial leases/acquisitions. With over 25 years experience, he has managed receiverships throughout the State of Florida with properties including: office, apartment and condominium complexes in addition to R.V. resorts, retail malls, shopping centers, mobile home parks, and single family developments. Ned is a licensed State of Florida Real Estate Broker and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Cincinnati with concentrations in Marketing and Real Estate.
Blakemore E. Kearney, Sales Associate
Blakemore joined The Vector Companies as a Sales Associate in 2005. He currently manages the 83,000 square foot Wildewood Office Complex in Bradenton, Florida and provides services in leasing, operating cost reduction programs for purchasing and contracting of required services in addition to having experience in receiverships and tenant representation. Blakemore is a licensed State of Florida Real Estate Broker and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with concentrations in finace and real estate from Florida State University.
Michael B. Heretick, Sales Associate
Michael came into the real estate industry in February 2009. He currently oversees Vector’s receiverships and provides property management services. Michael is licensed in the State of Florida and received his Bachelors degree from the University of Florida in 2007.
