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JOHN ANKERMAN: (Miami University, Ohio), Worked for various paper companies, including St. Regis, Hammermill, Thilmany, and Cromwell. Started Sunshine Paper in 1983.  Learn more about John here

BOB BARASCH: (Columbia Univ., B.S. elec. eng.). Owned and operated highly successful TV installation/repair business (120 employees). Familiar with all aspects of small business management, business evaluation for buy/sell, capital requirements analysis for new ventures. Learn more about Bob here

HERBERT BEYENBACH: 30 years in International Banking. Specialties: Operations and IT Management,  Process Reengineering, Cost Control, Internal Auditing and Controls, M&A Due Diligence and Integration. Fluency in German, Spanish and some Portuguese. Learn more about Herb here

DEBORAH BRIGGS: (Columbia Univ., MA org. psych.) Corporate and entrepreneurial experience. Owned and operated two franchise businesses in NYC (7 locations). Expertise in identifying and tapping into new markets, startups, creating organizational structures and systems, and computers. Learn more about Deborah here

JACK DARMAN: 12 years with Burger King Marketing & Planning Committee. Operated 4 Burger King restaurants for 19 years in New England region.  Available for ON SITE evaluation and advice for fast food restaurant operators. Additional experience as Insurance Broker. Learn more about Jack here

BERT DIAMOND: Operated small chain of womens' apparel stores (NJ). Degree in accounting. Familiarity with all aspects of retail operations. Combat infantryman WWII. Learn more about Bert here

HERB DOUGLAS: All phases of merchandising and management for Dept. stores and Discount stores relating to Home Furnishings and Clothing. Learn more about Herb here

BARRY EISENBERG: CPA, served for 25 years as Executive VP for international bank. Specialized financial skills include mergers, acquisitions. Learn more about Barry here

HAL FINKELSTEIN: B.S. M. E.; additional certifications from Harvard. Successful entrepreneur (construction and technical publications) Owned Real Estate Mgt. co. Currently owns publishing co. and several websites. 20 years E-Commerce and Web development experience.  Learn more about Hal here

ARNOLD GRESSER: Owned/operated optical laboratory and supply company. Skilled in manufacturing, health care, inventory control, insurance, business startups, home based businesses.  Learn more about Arnold here

SPENCER GRIN:  J.D., Ph.D., combined 4 careers: Lawyer, Consultant, Publisher, Educator. Formerly "of counsel" to law firm, Delson & Gordon, NYC. Partner with (Ret.) Sen. Vance Hartke in Hartke & Grin, Consultants, Washington, D.C.  Publisher, Saturday Review. Teacher, Graduate School of Business, Hofstra University.  Learn more about Spencer here

EMMETT GUMM: B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Division Mgr. Ciba-Geigy (now Novartis). Distinguished career at SCORE including Chapter Chair, District Director, Regional Director, Vice President 97-98, National President 98-00.  Learn more about Emmett here

CARL ISBITTS: B.S. Industrial Mgt. M.S. Management (Columbia Univ.) 19 years as Director and Analyst in Management Information Systems, supervising 80 personnel. 15 years as business and financial Consultant.  Learn more about Carl here

HAROLD JACOBS: B.S. Marketing, and Masters in Bus. Ed. (Temple Univ). President/Owner of Pa. graphics company, skilled in all aspects of business with specialties in assisting companies attain effective branding.  Learn more about Harold here

MARTIN KAHN: Professional interior designer, member of American Society of Interior Designers, (ASID),  40 years as owner of residential/commercial ID firm. Business management skills also include art, art galleries, sleepaway camping. Learn more about Martin here

DAVID KRAMER: Operated coffee shops for over 25 years. Experienced in all phases of restaurant operations, plus cost control, vendor relationships and marketing. NOTE: Mr. Kramer is available only for email counseling.

MARVIN KRANTZ: 30 years Personnel Management and Administration. Specialties: Personnel and labor relations, personnel administration and records, labor and contract negotiations, counseling. Experience in electronics manufacturing and systems operations. Available for ON SITE evaluation and recommendations.  Learn more about Marvin here

WOLFGANG H. KURPIERS: B.S. (Dipl. Ing.) Electrical Engineering. Headed marketing organizations within IBM both domestically and internationally. Experienced in distribution channel development, product launches, business reengineering, business consulting.  Learn more about Wolfgang here

LEON LEIDNER: 30 years in men's clothing industry. Received national recognition. BBA Adelphi Univ., Garden City, NY. Created and taught Business Courses for SCORE, SBA, and US govt. Experienced in all phases of business.  Learn more about Leon here

NORMAN LEVINE: Owned and operated successful glass business in  Michigan and developed it into a 70+ employee state of the art 84,000 square foot facility. Processed and heat treated all types of glass, selling nationally and internationally. Reached 10MM in sales. Sold 2005 to international company. Expertise in all aspects of business.  Learn more about Norm here

NATHAN LIGHT: Joined Sterling Jewelers in 1977, and grew the business from 32 stores to 1000. Then in 1993 created Jared-The Galleria of Jewelry, with 150 unique stores throughout the country. Innovative and creative, recipient of numerous awards, he is an extraordinary entrepreneur, recognized nationally for his exceptional capabilities.  Learn more about Nate here

JACK LUCKS:  CPA, BBA, Served as Treasurer and CFO of major apparel corporation for over 20 years. Specialties: Financial, SEC Issues, Tax reporting, Mergers and Acquisitions and Dispositions Consulting.  Learn more about Jack here

ERIC MANKUTA: 30 year career in corporate world and small business startups. Special expertise in personnel management, HR functions, recruiting, and franchise brokering.  Learn more about Eric here

PHILIP MILLER: Owned and operated apparel mfg. company that grew to 1500 employees over 28 years. Skilled in small business startup, lending procedures, finance, and management.  Learn more about Phil here

BOB NAPLES: B.S. Finance, Sr. executive medium and large multi-national corporations. CEO hydraulic mfr., CEO nat'l educational institution, CFO drug, food, and cosmetic companies. Principal with Venture Capital and consulting organizations. Specialties: startups, business/marketing plans, debt structure, and operations.  Learn more about Bob here

DAVID OLTCHICK: Owned and operated 35 employee service organization serving small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits in areas of Human Resources, employee benefits, group insurance, and trusts.  Learn more about Dave here

NORMAN ORENT: Leading executive with several large American corporations. Brown Univ., Phi Beta Kappa; Harvard Bus. School, I.A.M.B.A. Decorated Army officer WWII. Recognized for creative management skills. Service on Boards of banks, corporations, Red Cross, World Business Council, etc.

JAMES PASTORE: Entertainment business (music), and large retail operations, during a 35 year combined career. Skilled in all aspects of bus. management, merchandising, marketing, including pre-owned automobiles. NOTE: Mr. Pastore is available only for email counseling.  Learn more about James here

GILBERT PELOVITZ: Owned dry cleaning plant 40 years; experienced in all aspects of operation. Graduate Ursinus College,Pa. Served as a Director or President of School Board, state bank, Jewish Federation, JCC.  Learn more about Gil here

RON POPP: 50 years in Janitorial Supply business, serving industrial plants, private and public institutions, and schools throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Skilled in all phases of warehousing, logistics, sales and marketing. Learn more about Ron here

CHRISTIAN POSADA: Attorney, accountant, specializing in corporate transactions including contracts, startups, and taxes. Currently in-house Counsel/Controller for Information Technology company. Licensed to practice in Florida.  Learn more about Christian here

MIKE REALE: B.A. Industrial Psychology, M.B.A. Management. Extensive executive career with IBM, Xerox, Boca Research. Served as Vice President worldwide supply chain, Director of Mfg., IBM P/C and COO.  Learn more about Mike here

JOE ROBBINS: (B.S. Mech. Eng.) CEO of NYSE listed Engineering Co. specializing in Power Generation and Airport Terminals. Worldwide offices. Served as Deputy for Engineering to Asst. Sec. of Airforce R &D. Under contract to DOE developed a Clean Coal Combustion process.  Learn more about Joe here

BOB SILVERMAN: Extensive experience in retailing, wholesaling, inventory control, transportation, labor relations, plant layout and operations, traffic, and industrial management.  Learn more about Bob here

EDWARD TUCKER: Retail entrepreneur, founder and President  of Casual Male, Inc., menswear stores. Skilled in all aspects of business management, development, marketing.  Learn more about Ed here

PETER VAN: Attorney, specializing in large-scale real estate transactions (towers, shopping centers, office parks). Represented owner/developers, publicly held companies and financial institutions, principally Ma. and NYC.  Learn more about Peter here

VICTOR WEISS: B.S. Chemical Engineering, holder of 15 U.S. and foreign patents. R & D in manufacturing, process, quality control. Extensive management leadership roles. Consultant to variety of startup companies. Learn more about Vic here

LEN WILLNER: Long career in high level management for dept. and discount stores. Textile products, marketing, product development. Experience with taking companies public. Professional on-site review of retail operations.  Learn more about Len here

RAYMOND ZIMMERMAN:  CEO, Service Merchandise for 40 years (operated 400 stores nationwide), 10 years as executive with "99 Cent Stuff", Board Member "The Limited (Victoria's Secret, Lane Bryant and Bath & Body Works Learn more about Raymond here

 

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