Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee · November 2026

Meridythe Kanaga, CPM® Emeritus, has been a cherished member and cornerstone of IREM Central Florida for more than four decades. Since earning her CPM® designation in 1984, Meridythe has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the real estate management profession and the continued success of our chapter. Her decades of exceptional leadership, service, and dedication were fittingly recognized in 2026 when she was presented with the chapter's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Meridythe's leadership and service have left a lasting mark on IREM Central Florida. After serving as Chapter President in 1989, Meridythe went on to dedicate 22 remarkable years to the chapter as our IREM Association Executive from 2001 to 2023. Through her guidance, dedication, and tireless efforts behind the scenes, she helped shape the chapter into the thriving professional community it is today, touching countless lives and careers along the way.

Beyond her chapter involvement, Meridythe built an impressive career in real estate management. From 1987 to 2023, she owned and operated Mark Management, Inc., alongside her beloved late husband, Rick Kanaga. Together, they built a successful business and a lasting reputation for dedicated service to the communities they managed. After selling the company and retiring from full-time property management in 2023, Meridythe established Mark Enterprises, LLC, where she continues to share her expertise as a consultant to several communities she previously managed—a true testament to the relationships she has built, the trust she has earned, and the lasting impact of her work.

Meridythe's legacy is one of leadership, service, and an extraordinary dedication to both her profession and the people within it. IREM Central Florida is proud to honor her as a Chapter Legend, celebrating not only her remarkable accomplishments but the countless ways she has helped make our chapter what it is today.