Douglas Kahler

Executive Vice President / General Manager

Douglas is a Florida native with a BA in History from the University of Central Florida. In the mid-1980s he served in the U.S. Army in the Berlin Brigade before moving back to Florida to pursue his education. He began on the creative side of the business with Freeman Decorating’s Creative Services Division, and then transitioned to designing and installing large-scale themed events.  Douglas founded our Creative Services department when he joined Hello Florida! in 2000. Since then he has performed virtually every sales-related role in the company, and now serves as a liaison with key clients and as General Manager in Fort Lauderdale. He is passionate about “The bond of trust that is created when customers know that our concern for their welfare goes beyond the profitability of the program. When they know that we are focused first and foremost on their success, their gratitude and regard is very rewarding.” Douglas also serves as a Board Member for the Florida Chapter of SITE.  He and his wife have two children.