Vision
A property people value
A well-cared-for community where owners are informed, residents and guests have a positive experience, and decisions support confidence in The Breakers for years to come.
The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach
Brad Riley for the Board
Honoring our heritage while preparing for a strong, sustainable future.
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Candidate for the board · The Breakers Of Fort Walton Beach
A thoughtful voice for every owner
Brad Riley is running for the condominium board at The Breakers of Fort Walton Beach with a practical focus on listening, responsible stewardship, and long-term value.
“Listen carefully. Prepare thoroughly. Follow through.”
2026 board election
Vote by Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 AM
Voting opened September 25. Electronic voting closes at 9:00 AM on October 10, 2026, when the annual meeting begins, according to the official meeting notice.
Open the unique MyCondoVoter link in your official election email to cast your ballot. Personal voting links should not be shared.
01About Brad
Why Brad is running
Representing the full ownership community
Brad believes board service starts with listening to the people who call The Breakers home and the many owners who share the property with guests through rentals. He wants both perspectives considered in decisions that shape the community.
02A letter to owners
Why I am asking for your vote
Honoring our heritage. Preparing our future.
The Breakers has been part of my life since it was built. I have watched it grow into far more than a building or a vacation destination. It is a community where owners, whether they live here or rent their units, are welcomed like family, where generations of visiting families have made lasting memories, and where dedicated employees are essential to our success.
I am asking for your vote because I want to help preserve that heritage while preparing The Breakers for a strong and sustainable future.
Years of business and leisure travel have given me a distinctive perspective on hospitality and property management. I hold lifetime Gold status with both Marriott and Hilton, which took more than 650 nights with each, and I have spent over 1,000 more nights in hotels across the country and around the world. I have seen firsthand what works, what does not, what guests value, and how thoughtful service and sound management build loyalty.
The Breakers must keep delivering an outstanding experience for owners, rental guests, and employees. We also need creative, modern approaches that control costs without sacrificing quality. The best improvements make life better for everyone while protecting the long-term value of our property.
I bring a blend of business and technical training to that work: an MBA with a concentration in marketing, and undergraduate degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry. That background taught me to break down complex problems, weigh costs against benefits, communicate clearly, and make practical, fact-based decisions.
Board service calls for sound judgment, preparation, openness, and the willingness to address difficult issues directly and respectfully. It also calls for someone who remembers that every decision affects people, not just budgets and buildings. With your vote, I will work to preserve what makes The Breakers special while pursuing practical improvements that strengthen our community, enhance quality of life, manage costs responsibly, and position the property for continued success.
Where thoughtful oversight matters
- Long-range planning for repairs, renovations, and capital improvements
- Preventive maintenance before problems become costly emergencies
- Responsible budgeting, reserve planning, and cost control
- Careful oversight of contractors, vendors, and major projects
- Structural integrity, building systems, safety, and compliance
- Energy efficiency and modern technology that lower operating costs
- Insurance, risk management, and emergency preparedness
- Clear, timely communication with owners, guests, staff, and management
- A fair balance between resident owners, rental owners, and visiting families
- Preserving the character, reputation, and value of The Breakers
I respectfully ask for your vote. — Brad Riley
Mission
Practical leadership, clear communication
Bring a prepared, approachable voice to the board—one that asks good questions, studies the details, and works respectfully toward decisions owners can understand.
03What Brad stands for
A practical agenda
Priorities for a stronger Breakers
One ownership community
Listen to resident owners and rental owners alike, recognizing that a stronger Breakers depends on both groups being heard and working toward shared goals.
Rental performance
Focus on the property experience and practical improvements that can help The Breakers compete for guests as rental demand faces pressure from many directions.
Long-term property value
Connect thoughtful upkeep, responsible planning, and a better owner-and-guest experience with the long-term goal of protecting and strengthening property value.
What Brad offers
Listen. Prepare. Follow through.
Brad offers a steady, independent approach centered on the work: understand the issue, weigh how it affects owners, and communicate clearly about the path forward.
04Frequently asked
Questions from neighbors
05 · Get in touch
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Electronic voting closes October 10 at 9:00 AM.