Dymond, Kantor Named to Florida Trend’s “Florida 500: Florida's Most Influential Business Leaders
October 04, 2021
Orlando, FL - Lowndes is pleased to announce that CEO and President William T. Dymond, Jr., and Name Partner Hal Kantor were named to the 2021 Florida Trend “Florida 500 – Florida's Most Influential Business Leaders” list which recognizes the most influential executives across more than 60 business categories throughout the state. Dymond has been named to the list for the past four years. Kantor was previously recognized on the list and as one of the "Must-Know Contacts" in Orlando/Orange County by Florida Trend. Only 38 individuals are included in the publication's “Law” category.
The editors of Florida Trend selected the executives after conducting hundreds of interviews and months of research, culminating a highly selective biographical guide to the leaders of Florida.
Dymond advises clients on all types of real estate and business matters, including significant work in the hotel/resort/leisure industry. He is a member of the firm’s Hospitality & Leisure Group, which has handled more than $25 billion in transactions throughout the United States – including Central Florida – and Canada. He currently serves as general counsel to Visit Orlando, the area's convention and visitor’s bureau. Bill is equally passionate about counseling clients in the sport/entertainment arena. As past chair of Florida Citrus Sports, Dymond was instrumental in getting the Orlando venue’s plan complete. He has also worked tirelessly alongside other community leaders as a Founding Board Member of LIFT Orlando to further its mission to break the cycle of poverty through holistic neighborhood revitalization in the shadow of Camping World Stadium. In addition to serving as chair of the Orlando Economic Partnership, he also serves as a member of the Florida Council of 100 and has served as a board member for Enterprise Florida and Space Florida, serving at the pleasure of the Governor as chair of Space Florida’s Board of Directors for six years.