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JM Family Enterprises names Janet Link Senior Vice President and General Counsel
JM Family Enterprises, a privately held company with more than $22.8 billion in revenue, named Janet Link its new senior vice president and general counsel, serving as senior advisor on all legal, enterprise risk and government relations matters. She is a member of the executive management team (EMT). “Beyond her extensive legal expertise, Janet is […]
December 1, 2025
Scott Barrett Named President and CEO of Home Franchise Concepts
JM Family veteran takes the helm of the nation’s leading home services franchisorH. Scott Barrett, a multi-year veteran of the franchising industry, has become president and CEO of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), the leading franchisor in the home improvement goods and services space. The announcement was made today by Brent Burns, president and CEO of JM Family […]
August 27, 2020
Southeast Toyota Distributors Announces the Promotion of Brent Sergot to Senior Vice President, Assistant General Manager
Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles, recently announced the promotion of Brent Sergot to senior vice president and assistant general manager. The announcement was made by Ed Sheehy, president of Southeast Toyota Distributors. In his new role, Sergot’s primary responsibilities will be managing the day-to-day operations of the company, including […]
August 26, 2020
Budget Blinds’ Essential Heroes Video Series
Budget Blinds reminds the world everyone is at home, except for essential workersCOVID-19 means nearly everyone is at home…except for essential workers. Budget Blinds, a brand of Home Franchise Concepts within JM Family Enterprises’ family of companies, understands the enormous emotional importance of home and, being a company that aspires to create homes that are uniquely welcoming for […]
August 18, 2020
New JM&A Group Insider Platform Provides Free Exclusive Content to All Dealers
In an effort to further engage automotive professionals and provide valuable content, industry leader JM&A Group recently launched JM&A Insider, its own, on-demand collection of automotive resources. This website gives members access to JM&A Group’s growing library of free, informative content. Membership is free and required to register for virtual events. JM&A Group Insiders will be invited […]
July 27, 2020
JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus Announce Honorees of the 2020 African-American Achievers Awards
Four local leaders to be honored at April 23rd ceremony at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale In anticipation of the 28th annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony, JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus recently held a private reception to announce the 2020 African-American Achievers. The program was created 28 […]
February 10, 2020
Ed’s Hair Color Challenge
Associates Enjoy Colorful Incentive to Support Charity The COVID-19 pandemic has brought steep economic challenges that have affected so many, especially those who were already facing hunger on a daily basis. To address the increase in food insecurity, JM Family Enterprises made a $150,000 emergency donation in early March to seven food banks across North America. Then in late April, our company […]
May 8, 2020
JM&A Group Expands Free Virtual Learning Offerings
Following the successful launch of its initial free virtual training courses, the Performance Development Center, JM&A Group’s in-house educational and training facility, has expanded its offerings for dealers throughout the industry. With the overwhelmingly positive response to the online, live training courses, four new sessions were created and will be available through the end of the month. […]
May 12, 2020
JM&A Group Launches New Portal to Better Serve Consumers and Lenders
In order to improve efficiency and fulfill payments in a more timely manner, JM&A Group recently introduced new GAP claims self-service portals serving both consumers and lenders. The enhanced portals provide a one-stop shop to file a claim, upload documentation and, for the first-time ever, access real-time status updates. “Last year alone, JM&A’s Customer Service team answered […]
June 9, 2020
JM Family Enterprises Diversifies with Acquisition of Home Franchise Concepts
JM Family Enterprises, Inc., South Florida’s $16.3 billion diversified automotive company, has acquired Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), one of the world’s largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space and the parent of the Budget Blinds®, Tailored Living®, Concrete Craft® and AdvantaClean® brands. Consistently rated at the top of their categories, HFC’s four brands are supported by nearly […]
July 8, 2019