EVOLVE Business and Entrepreneur Magazine Greater Daytona Region May 2021 | Page 23

in the Family ational Business

by Danielle Anderson
the area , Cameron Real Estate , during the 1980s , Adams Cameron & Co . Real Estate became a powerhouse in Florida ’ s real estate industry .
After Dave Cameron ’ s retirement , the Adams family continued to grow the real estate company , and years later , Helen ’ s grandson John Adams joined the team , bringing his expertise in the internet technology field into the fold , where he set about guiding the company into the 21st century , in 2002 .
“ We ’ re third generation and going very strong , and continuing to expand ,” said John , recounting the company ’ s storied history . Leading the Field
From left to right : John , Bob , Helen and Ryan Adams
“ She initially started with a number of agents , predominantly women , and through the 60s they continued to grow and do very well ,” said John .
After serving in the U . S . Air Force and graduating from the University of South Florida , Helen ’ s son Bob Adams joined the team in the 1970s and over time worked his way up to commercial sales and management within the family company . Helen and Bob grew the business to become the largest real estate company in the area , cultivating a reputation for ethics and fairness and earning the loyalty of repeat customers .
Merging with the second largest real estate company in
Al Wilson
Building a solid foundation requires the establishment of a company ’ s core values , and a culture of team members that are willing to live them . A leader among them is Al Wilson , who has been part of the Adams Cameron family since 2004 .
After owning a cabinetry business for nearly two
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