Shari Solomon Cedar | Source | CEO & Co-owner at AK Building Services

For 25+ years, Shari Cedar has been leading with purpose and passion. Whether in TV production, where she spent the first chapter of her career, or commercial cleaning, where she has been investing her time in her second chapter, Shari’s presence is felt by all who she encounters for both business and community work. Her entrepreneurial spirit and multidisciplinary approach are inspirational, impactful, and appreciated by the teams she leads, the customers she serves, and the community she supports.
In her capacity as CEO and Co-Owner of AK Building Services, an industry-leading family owned and operated commercial janitorial services provider in Florida, Shari leads sales, strategy, marketing, communications, learning and development, and customer service. Prior to her tenure with AK Building Services, Shari was a senior executive and Executive Producer on television series and award-winning hits for Bravo, NBC, MTV, Travel Channel, HGTV, E!, National Geographic, and Discovery. Shari earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Vermont and a Masters in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University.
Shari is the definition of a servant leader in the workplace and in her community.
In business, she prides herself on leading and mentoring her team, inspiring everyone to live up to their fullest potential, while instilling pride in the workplace. She is an active participant in the industry representing the company as a member of Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA), CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network, and the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.
When Shari is not serving her clients and teammates, she can be found supporting her community. She is a board member for the Pace Center for Girls, an organization with the mission to provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy; and an active member of Women United®, a group of 70,000+ women strong working diligently to fight for every person’s health, education, and financial stability in every community. Shari also served two consecutive terms as the President of the Board of Beaux Arts Fort Lauderdale, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to encourage a more in depth understanding and appreciation of the arts.
Shari is steadfast in her focus and unwavering commitment not only in her professional life, but also in her personal life. In her spare time, she can be found running (she has completed six marathons and many half marathons) or on the ski slopes. As a working mom of two boys, Shari hopes to pass on her commitment to making a difference, both in business and in the community.