Tropical Business Solutions, LLC is owned and operated by Jerry Gaddis in Key Largo Florida. Mr. Gaddis has decade of experience in the Keys and a strong local network of professional contacts. He is President of the Florida Keys Business Association and an active member in both the Key Largo and Islamorada Chambers of Commerce. He serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys and the District V Advisory Committee to the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. He is also an alumnus of Leadership Monroe County (Class XV).
EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Gaddis developed his customer service orientation during a decade of working in the Walt Disney World theme parks. He has held finance positions in the world headquarters of both Universal Studios Merchandise and Royal Caribbean International and he has supported the President/General Manager of two of the Upper Keys most prestigious resort properties. Throughout his career he has focused on capturing the data needed to make objective business decisions and specialized in taking on the projects no one else wanted to tackle.
Mr. Gaddis is also the owner of Tropical Taxes, LLC which does business as H&R Block of the Upper Keys. All personal income tax services are now offered exclusively through H&R Block at 101411 Overseas Highway in Key Largo. The office is open year-round and can be reached at 305.451.BLOCK (305.451.2562).
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Mr. Gaddis earned his MBA, with a finance concentration, at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Florida where he graduated with a BS in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing.
Mr. Gaddis is Key Largo's only active QuickBooks Professional Advisor and a member of the QuickBooks affiliate program. Purchase your Intuit products and supplies through this site to save up to 20% and get free shipping.
Mr. Gaddis is registered with the IRS as a paid preparer and has prepared over 1,000 income tax returns. He has taken numerous income tax classes and is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals and the IRS/VITA program. In addition to his responsibilities at H&R Block, he volunteers his services at the public library on Fridays during the tax season.
Mr. Gaddis is also a volunteer money map coach for Crown Financial Ministries, helping people learn the biblical perspective on money and possessions. Click the link below for more information on Crown.
PERSONAL:
Jerry Gaddis is currently engrossed in the Keys lifestyle and hopes one day to become an honorary Conch. He has five years experience as a local PADI divemaster and gets wet as often as time allows. He enjoys Florida-based fiction and playing frisbee with his dog, Gumbo. His favorite charity is Habitat for Humanity and he worships at Key Largo Baptist Church.
