Deputy County Administrator

Professional Backgroun​d

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 manage​ment, 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. Mr. Kelleher 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 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, Convention 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 Amerant Bank 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. ​​

Liaison For​​​​​

• Finance & Administration Services
• Convention Center / Hotel
• Amerant Bank Arena
• ​Constitutional Offices: 

- Supervisor of Elections
- Inspector General
- Property Appraiser​

Professional Affiliations​​

• Florida Bar
• Government Finance Officers Association
• Florida Government Finance Officers Association
• Various Human Resources Professional Associations