Benny Fernandez

Benny Fernandez is a Cuban-American business executive, entrepreneur, and Florida Real Estate Broker Associate with an extensive background in sales leadership, business development, and strategic negotiation. His real estate practice focuses on select commercial property sales throughout South Florida, representing property owners through the marketing, negotiation, and closing process.

EDUCATION

Gies College of Business at University of Illinois (MBA)
University of Miami, FL (MA)
University of Miami, FL (BS)

Benny Fernandez earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Miami, where he was also a member of the Hurricanes football program.

He later returned to the University of Miami as a Graduate Assistant with the football program while completing his Master of Arts in Liberal Studies.

Fernandez continued his education at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on entrepreneurship and management.

His academic background, combined with his experience in collegiate athletics and coaching, helped shape his approach to leadership, business strategy, and professional development.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Benny Fernandez developed an early appreciation for hard work, perseverance, and entrepreneurship. Growing up in a family shaped by small business ownership helped instill the values of discipline, personal responsibility, and faith that continue to guide his professional life.

Fernandez attended Miami Sunset Senior High School, where he competed in football, basketball, and golf. He later played college football at Scottsdale Community College before transferring to the University of Miami, where he became a member of the Hurricanes football program.

After earning his Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami, Fernandez returned to the football program as a graduate assistant while completing his Master of Arts. He later earned his MBA from the University of Illinois Gies College of Business.

His experiences in athletics, coaching, education, and business helped shape a leadership philosophy centered on preparation, accountability, perseverance, and relationships.

Born in Miami, Florida, Benny Fernandez has built a career defined by leadership, business development, strategic execution, and negotiation.

As a Florida Real Estate Broker Associate, Fernandez focuses on select commercial property sales throughout South Florida. He works with property owners to position and market commercial assets, engage qualified prospective buyers, negotiate transactions, and manage the sales process through closing.

His broader experience as a business executive and entrepreneur brings a business-focused perspective to real estate transactions, with an emphasis on communication, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Fernandez’s real estate experience includes the negotiation and sale of millions of dollars in real estate transactions throughout South Florida.

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Beyond his professional career, Benny Fernandez remains grounded in the values of faith, family, and community. He and his wife, Yaima, are raising their daughter in South Florida, where family remains at the center of their lives.

His faith and the values instilled in him from an early age—including discipline, humility, perseverance, and personal responsibility—continue to guide both his personal and professional life.

From his experiences as a student-athlete and coach to his career as a business executive, entrepreneur, and real estate professional, Fernandez believes in continuous growth, strong relationships, and creating opportunities that positively impact others.

Media & Press

CEO Weekly

Vents Magazine

The Good Men Project

Yahoo Finance

Daily Scanner

US Insider

Tech Times

Accesswire

Miami Wire

Influencer Daily

Digital Journal

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