OWNER

I come from a long line of entrepreneurs going back three generations, which explains my enthusiasm for family businesses. When my father bought Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, I started on the ground floor, and I quickly enjoyed learning how to improve the business.

Over time, we more than doubled revenue and improved profitability significantly, which we achieved by setting a consistent, high standard and getting all of the employees to work as a team. The company sold in 2015 because we kept receiving unsolicited offers, which finally became too good to pass up. After the sale, I formed JLAM Holdings to invest in and grow another family business.

I know that your experience is in running a company, not selling it. And we’ve been in your shoes too. We understand a seller’s concerns of wanting the best price while preserving your legacy and employees. JLAM will treat you fairly, just like how I would want to be treated as a business owner.

It’s hard to know when the time is right to sell. When you’re ready, you want a buyer who fits your company culture and will take care of your employees and your customers. I’m proud to say that JLAM is that type of buyer, and we will make your sales process as painless and free from regrets as possible.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Just like JLAM, I believe every successful organization is centered around three key areas: employee development, exceptional customer service, and sustained focus on clear goals. My approach is to make sure every person is valued and that employees feel safe making suggestions and contributing ideas. By managing with open and transparent communication, employees feel comfortable to become engaged.

Once, I inherited a global 100-person team that did not trust each other and could not deliver product on time. We rebuilt morale through employee training and recognition, and my strategic goals elevated the team’s standard of performance. Projects started delivering on-time and relationships with customers strengthened. Most importantly, on-time-deliveries improved from 60% to 96% in 12 months.

With more than 20 years’ experience, I bring a proven record of positioning organizations for success. In a former job, I joined a company that was losing money. The first step was to set clear goals and establish a culture of accountability throughout the organization. Within two years, we built a team that strove for continuous improvement and returned the company to profitability.