JM Family

Andre L. Hall is the vice president and general counsel of JM Family Holdings, a division of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In his role, Hall leads a team that is responsible for all legal matters related to the regulatory compliance, litigation and transactional activities of JM Family’s corporate legal department.

Hall began working at JM Family in 2007 as an associate counsel in the corporate legal department. In 2011, he transitioned to the company’s subsidiary, World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), a captive financial services company for Toyota dealers and customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. He was named assistant vice president and deputy general counsel of World Omni in 2014 and was elevated to the role of vice president and general counsel in 2017. During his tenure as general counsel for World Omni, he successfully led the company through its first examination by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In 2021, Hall returned to JM Family to assume his current position.

Hall started his career as a financial analyst in the collateralized mortgage obligations group at Deloitte in New York. He later became an attorney working for New York-based law firms Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Hall relocated to Florida in 2000 where he continued practicing corporate law at Akerman in Miami.

Hall earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Bernard M. Baruch College (City University of New York) and is a New York State licensed certified public accountant. He received his law degree from Columbia University School of Law in 1997, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He is a member of the New York State Bar, Florida Bar and American Bar Association. Hall served as a mentor for students in Take Stock in Children for several years. He has been a member of the Board of the YMCA of South Florida for many years and now serves on the executive committee. He resides in Plantation, Florida with his wife and children.

About JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. was founded by automotive legend, Jim Moran in 1968. It is a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed. As a long-term partner, it is invested in its companies, associates and its communities. Driven by exceptional performance, current subsidiaries are in the automotive, financial services, franchising and specialty distribution industries. Its family of companies includes: Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles; JM&A Group, a company committed to improving automotive dealers’ performance by offering Finance & Insurance products and services, dealership training and consulting; World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), a captive financial services company driven to delivering an exceptional dealership and customer experience for Toyota customers in the Southeast; JM Lexus, one of South Florida’s leading Lexus dealers; Home Franchise Concepts^®, a multi-brand franchise network consisting of Budget Blinds^®, The Tailored Closet™, PremierGarage^®, Concrete Craft^®, AdvantaClean^®, Lightspeed Restoration™, Kitchen Tune-Up^®, Bath Tune-Up^®, Two Maids^® and Aussie Pet Mobile^®; and Futura Title & Escrow, a family of leading independent title and escrow companies which includes Alliance Title & Escrow, AmeriTitle, Pacific Alliance Title, Kittitas Title and Escrow, and Momentum Title Agency; and Rollease Acmeda, a leading specialty distributor of window covering systems.

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Heather Bascome is assistant vice president and chief human resources officer of JM Family Holdings, a division of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. JM Family is a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In her role, Bascome spearheads the Human Resources function for JM Family Holdings by aligning talent, culture, compensation, and benefits to support continued growth.

Bascome first joined JM Family in 2012 as a Human Resources generalist for subsidiary Southeast Toyota Distributors. In 2016 she moved to a senior generalist position with the parent company where she held roles of increasing responsibility, including manager of Human Resources and senior manager of People Strategy, before being named director of People Strategy in 2022.

Prior to joining JM Family, Bascome spent several years with Motorola Inc. where she first honed her Human Resources skills.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Human Resources Management from Nova Southeastern University and a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. She resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with her husband and their two children.

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Ryan LeFevre is assistant vice president of Strategy and Finance for JM Family Holdings, a division of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates.

In his role, LeFevre leads the development and execution of JM Family Holdings’ strategic growth initiatives. He brings to the company over 13 years of leadership experience in P&L management, financial and strategic planning, and financial analysis.

Before joining JM Family, LeFevre served as director of FP&A at Keter North America. He previously held senior finance roles at GOJA, Honeywell and Newell Brands.

LeFevre earned an MBA in international business from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.

He currently lives in Boca Raton with his wife and two children.

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Mike Pritchard is group vice president of Operations, Strategy and Consulting for JM&A Group, a company committed to improving automotive dealers’ performance by offering Finance & Insurance products and services, dealership training and consulting. JM&A Group is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the activities of JM&A Strategy, Fidelity Insurance Agency and JM&A Consulting Solutions, in addition to retaining oversight of a number of business operating departments, including Claims and Customer Service, Business Technology, and Actuarial and Data Science.

Pritchard joined JM Family in 1996 and has since held several leadership roles within the company and its subsidiaries. He recently served group vice president of Strategy & Operations and also as chief financial officer for JM&A Group. Previously, he led JM Family’s ITS team during a period of realignment, successfully creating stability and a disciplined process within the department that positively transformed the company’s technology capability.

Pritchard received both his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Florida. Originally from Annapolis, Pritchard has called the South Florida area home since he was 3 years old. Pritchard resides in Boca Raton with his wife and two children.

About JM&A Group
JM&A Group, a leader in the F&I industry for more than 40 years, serves more than 3,800 automotive dealerships nationwide. Comprised of Jim Moran & Associates, Inc. (JM&A), Fidelity Warranty Services, Inc. (FWS), Fidelity Insurance Agency, and Courtesy Insurance Company, it provides a variety of products and services such as F&I training and consulting, vehicle protection plans, used vehicle certification programs, pre-paid maintenance plans and GAP programs. Additionally, the company has more than 800 associates, including a dedicated sales force of 300+ associates who support process implementation for dealer operations and digital sales strategies. National Truck Protection Co. Inc., a division of JM&A Group, is the leading vehicle service contract provider in the commercial truck industry and serves customers across a variety of channels throughout the U.S. and Canada including OEM, independent dealer groups, aftermarket truck resellers, agencies and direct-to-consumer. For more information about JM&A Group’s products and services, call 1-800-553-7146 or visit www.jmagroup.com.

JM&A Group is a division of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates, which is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About JM Family Enterprises
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. was founded by automotive legend, Jim Moran in 1968. It is a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed. As a long-term partner, it is invested in its companies, associates and its communities. Driven by exceptional performance, current subsidiaries are in the automotive, financial services, franchising and specialty distribution industries. Its family of companies includes: Southeast Toyota Distributors, JM&A Group, World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), JM Lexus, Home Franchise Concepts^®, Futura Title & Escrow and Rollease Acmeda. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Andrew Skehan is CEO of Home Franchise Concepts (HFC), one of the world’s largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space, and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

The family of brands under the umbrella of HFC include Budget Blinds^®, The Tailored Closet^®,PremierGarage^®, Concrete Craft^®, AdvantaClean^®, Kitchen Tune-Up^®, Bath Tune-Up^®, Two Maids^® and Aussie Pet Mobile^®. The brands are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,300 franchise territories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Skehan comes to HFC with extensive franchise experience, having led enterprises across several consumer-facing industries in both the U.S. and abroad. He recently served as president of Krispy Kreme North America and held executive leadership roles at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Churchill Downs Incorporated, Nabisco and PepsiCo.

Prior to entering the private sector, Skehan served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He earned an MBA from the University of Rhode Island and a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy.

About Home Franchise Concepts^®
Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) is one of the world’s largest franchising systems in the home improvement goods and services space and among the world’s largest franchise businesses. HFC’s brands, Budget Blinds®, The Tailored Closet™, PremierGarage®, Concrete Craft®, AdvantaClean®, Lightspeed Restoration™, Kitchen Tune-Up®, Bath Tune-Up®, Two Maids® and Aussie Pet Mobile® are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,200 franchise territories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

HFC is part of JM Family Holdings & Services, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Corey Benish is president of Home Franchise Concepts, one of the world’s largest franchising systems in the home services space and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates.

Home Franchise Concepts’ brands, including AdvantaClean®, Aussie Pet Mobile®, Bath Tune-Up®, Budget Blinds®, Concrete Craft®, Kitchen Tune-Up®, Lightspeed Restoration®, PremierGarage®, The Tailored Closet™ and Two Maids®, are consistently rated at the top of their categories and supported by more than 2,600 franchise territories in the U.S. and Canada.

In his new role, Benish will focus on growing and innovating the Home Franchise Concepts brands by attracting new franchise operators, expanding organic growth opportunities and positioning the company for long-term success through enhanced support and data-driven decision-making. Additionally, he will continue to invest in and cultivate the company’s strong culture through collaboration, associate development, shared goals and elevated performance standards.

Benish comes to Home Franchise Concepts following his most recent role as group vice president and ITS chief operating officer for JM Family Enterprises, where he led the IT and Technology Operations teams in creating value and delivering operational efficiency across the business. With more than 25 years of experience across several industries, Benish joined JM Family in 2022 as the chief technology officer of ITS where he focused on enabling products and services through technology to support the company’s digital future.

He previously supported the enterprise in a consulting capacity, advising Southeast Toyota Finance and JM&A Group through his company, CGNB Associates, which helped businesses understand how technology enables growth, defined technology strategies, and drove execution to achieve new digital capabilities.

Throughout his career, Benish has helped organizations realize enterprise value through digital products and services and held several senior technology roles at companies such as ABC Financial Services, Planet Fitness, National Dentex Corporation and AGA Medical Corporation.

Benish earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and attended the prestigious Executive Education program at Columbia Business School in New York. In addition, Benish was a long-time Child Sponsor for Compassion International, sponsoring a child through their graduation.

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Mark Mills is CEO of Futura Title & Escrow, the largest independent title and escrow group in the Pacific Northwest and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

As CEO, Mills brings a deep understanding of the title and escrow business and the success measures necessary to remain competitive. His focus is growing Futura’s market share, improving operational efficiency, driving innovation across service offerings, and strengthening customer relationships. His leadership is pivotal to expanding the company’s market presence and achieving its broader strategic goals.

Mills has held several leadership positions since joining the Futura family in 2003 as a controller for Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., one of Futura’s title companies. Most recently, as Futura’s Chief Financial Officer, he oversaw financial reporting, payroll, banking, accounting services, and the corporate title and escrow ancillary teams. Mills played a vital role in Futura’s expansion, leading its merger and acquisition processes.

Mills graduated from the University of Idaho with bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance and is a Certified Public Accountant. After graduation, he spent four years with Albertsons, Inc. in various accounting roles. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their two children, Madeline and Isaac.

About Futura Title & Escrow
Futura Title & Escrow, LLC is the largest independent title and escrow group in the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, Futura is the parent company of Alliance Title & Escrow, LLC; AmeriTitle, LLC; Kittitas Title and Escrow; Pacific Alliance Title and Escrow; and Momentum Title Agency. With 73 branch operations serving 65 counties in Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, the Futura Title family of companies specializes in a complete range of commercial and residential title and escrow services.

The Futura Title vision is to provide both local and national customers with an outstanding customer experience.

Futura Title is part of JM Family Holdings, a division of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Derick Marsh is CEO of Rollease Acmeda, a leading specialty distributor of window covering systems, and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

As CEO, Marsh spearheads strategy and manages the executive leadership team. A recognized industry leader with more than 30 years of experience, he first joined the company as a director in 1998 before being named CEO in 2005. Prior to joining Rollease Acmeda, he was a private equity executive with UK-based Gartland Whalley and Barker plc, which he joined from his position as outside legal counsel while a partner at Gardner, Carton & Douglas in Chicago, Illinois (now Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP).

Marsh has been a Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) executive committee member for more than 10 years. In that role, his principal function has been to lead the industry in its efforts to develop safety standards for corded window coverings. Marsh also served as a member of the board of directors of the Window Covering Association of America (WCAA), which represents the large group of smaller window covering manufacturers and designers.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Political Science from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctorate from George Washington University. He lives in Delray Beach, Florida with his wife, Angela, and they have two grown sons.

About Rollease Acmeda, Inc.
Rollease Acmeda innovates, designs and manufactures window covering hardware for manual and automated shades, as well as specialty fabrics, for use in both commercial and residential applications. Rollease Acmeda is the largest independent engineered component and systems manufacturer and distributor in the window covering industry. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company has a global team of over 270 associates and distribution facilities spanning the U.S., Australia and Europe, serving thousands of customers in more than 40 countries around the world. To learn more about the company visit rolleaseacmeda.com.

Pearl Percy is group vice president of enterprise strategy and chief corporate development officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held diversified company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In her role, Percy reports to JM Family’s chief executive officer and works closely with the chief financial officer to drive the company’s expansion strategy by identifying industry trends and maintaining relationships with relevant external partners. In addition, Percy’s team focuses on sourcing, negotiating, structuring, and executing strategic acquisitions / investments, in order to drive the company’s growth beyond its automotive roots. She also works with existing business units to develop strategic partnerships and mergers to support their continued growth.

Percy is a seasoned corporate finance executive with more than 18 years in strategic advisory, corporate development and financial transaction management. She has a track record of identifying growth opportunities for customer-centric Fortune 500 companies. Most recently, Percy served as vice president of Strategic Growth for retailer Nordstrom, responsible for advancing the company’s growth and digital transformation through acquisitions, investments and commercial partnerships. In this role, she served as strategic advisor to and represented Nordstrom’s investment interest in 11Honore, Peek Kids, Sole Society, PlatformE, DSCO and Attabotics. She held similar roles at the Clorox Company and the Walt Disney Company. Earlier in her career she focused on mergers and acquisitions at global investment banks J.P. Morgan, Lazard Freres and Banc of America Securities.

Originally from Chicago, Percy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in mathematics and sociology from Northwestern University, and a JD/MBA from the Northwestern School of Law and the Kellogg School of Management. An active member of the local community, Percy serves on the Board of Trustees for the YMCA of South Palm Beach County. She, along with her husband and two sons, resides in Boca Raton, Florida.

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Michael Hollis is group vice president of operations for Southeast Toyota Finance (SET Finance), the captive finance company for 177 Toyota dealers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

Hollis leads strategies and operations within the Customer Experience Centers and manages strategic partnerships. His role is pivotal in the organization’s continued initiative to develop a future-ready workforce equipped with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Hollis’ journey with SET Finance began in 2006 when he joined the company as its director of Collections before advancing through leadership roles in collections and service center operations. His career has been marked by significant achievements, including streamlining service center operations and adapting to the fast-changing needs of both customers and dealership partners.

Hollis earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor of Science in finance from Auburn University at Montgomery. He and his wife live in Mobile, Alabama, and have two children.

About Southeast Toyota Finance
Southeast Toyota Finance (part of World Omni Financial Corp.) is a captive financial services company driven to delivering an exceptional dealership and customer experience for Toyota customers in the Southeast. The company offers a broad range of products and services to the 177 Toyota dealers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Southeast Toyota Finance is the leading provider of finance and lease options for new Toyota vehicles within its footprint, consistently ranking at the top in market share and dealer satisfaction. The company is committed to strong dealer relationships and customer service, providing finance, retail and lease programs, college graduate and military rebate programs that drive customer and dealer loyalty. The company’s portfolio of dealer loans includes inventory financing, real estate, and construction loans.

Southeast Toyota Finance is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates, which is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Charles Gruszczynski is group vice president of portfolio management for Southeast Toyota Finance (SET Finance), the captive finance company for 177 Toyota dealers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In his role, Gruszczynski oversees the analytics, data, pricing, risk and credit administration functions. His leadership is instrumental in driving SPARK, SET Finance’s technology and process initiative which leverages advanced technology, associate development and data to enhance efficiency and deliver flexible solutions.

Gruszczynski joined JM Family in 2001 and has worked across various subsidiaries, including JM&A Group, Southeast Toyota Distributors, the Office of the CEO and, most recently, SET Finance. Since joining SET Finance in 2021, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, driving key initiatives and delivering impactful results.

Gruszczynski graduated from Ranken College with an associate degree in automotive technology. He and his wife live in Parkland, Florida, with their two children.

John Damalas is group vice president and chief technology officer of Information Technology Services (ITS) at JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In his role, Damalas spearheads JM Family’s ongoing focus on digital product management, agile transformation, and innovation. Additionally, he provides essential support for existing capabilities in IT strategy, architecture and governance. He plays an instrumental role in advancing the company’s path towards a digital future, in pursuit of delivering value to its partners and enhancing the experience of its associates.

Prior to joining JM Family, Damalas served as the vice president and chief technology officer for Pacific Life where he was responsible for implementing an integrated enterprise architecture, establishing robust data management practices and ensuring the company’s digital transformation. Damalas has a proven track record of cross-industry technology leadership in several areas including applied AI, data and analytics, enterprise architecture and user experience. He previously led Walmart’s Associate Digital Experience as vice president where he was responsible for user experience, engineering, architecture and operation for the technology enablement of more than two million associates across the globe.

Damalas holds a Master of Science degree in applied economics from The John Hopkins University located in Baltimore, Maryland and a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He resides in Delray Beach, Florida with his wife, daughter and very energetic Belgian Shephard.

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Eric Carter is group vice president of Operations for Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In his role, Carter is responsible for the company’s Parts Distribution Center, Southeast Transportation Systems, and the three Vehicle Processing Centers located at Talleyrand Port Processing, in the Westlake Industrial Park, both in Jacksonville, Florida, and in Commerce, Georgia. He also oversees the Technical Training Center, which is one of the largest automotive training and technical support facilities in the nation.

Carter started his career with Southeast Toyota Distributors over 20 years ago in the Technical Operations Center located in Jacksonville, Florida. He has since spent numerous years in field roles before joining the leadership team with roles in Strategy, Office of the CEO and most recently as vice president of Marketing. Prior to joining Southeast Toyota Distributors, Carter worked as a technician and service advisor at a Toyota dealership in Jasper, Alabama.

Carter graduated from Bessemer State Technical College, now known as Lawson State Community College, with an associate degree in Automotive Technology. Along with his wife and two children, Carter resides in Jacksonville, Florida.

About Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC
Southeast Toyota Distributors is the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas. The company distributes vehicles, parts and accessories to 177 Toyota dealerships in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina and South Carolina. Dealers in this region sell approximately 20% of all Toyotas sold in the country. Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, its vehicle processing facilities are located in Jacksonville, Florida and Commerce, Georgia.

Southeast Toyota Distributors is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates, which is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Interact with JM Family on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Myra Adams is group vice president of Sales Operations for Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In her role, Adams oversees the new vehicle sales, fixed operations and marketing functions throughout Southeast Toyota Distributors. She is also a sponsor of the SET People Strategy Committee which is focused on recruiting a diverse mix of talent, providing associates with the correct tools and opportunities for personal and professional development, coordinating succession planning and maintaining a strong culture as the business adopts new technologies.

Adams has been a part of the Southeast Toyota Distributors team for 29 years, joining the Distribution department before transferring to Marketing. She has since held numerous leadership positions within Marketing and Sales, most recently serving as the vice president of Market Representation.

Adams received her Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Along with her husband and three children, Adams resides in Boca Raton, Florida.

Lisbeth Heggerick is Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In her role, Heggerick provides strategic leadership to the Human Resources and Communications functions for JM Family and its various businesses.

Heggerick started her tenure at JM Family during 2006 as a Human Resources generalist and gradually began taking on roles of growing responsibility. In 2010 she moved into a business operations leadership role at JM&A Group, a subsidiary of JM Family, and in 2014 she was elevated to assistant vice president of Product Development. In 2015, she rejoined the Human Resources team with her promotion to vice president, Human Resources Operations, and in 2018 continued her development by transitioning to vice president of People Strategy.

Prior to joining JM Family, Heggerick spent several years with fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. where she first honed her Human Resources skills.

An active member of the local community, Heggerick has acted as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward and is currently on the board of the Boca Raton Historical Society. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy from the University of Miami. She resides in Boca Raton, Florida with her husband, Jarrod and their two daughters.

Chad Couch is senior vice president and chief information officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In this role, Couch leads the company’s technology and innovation strategy, identifying new and emerging tech tools and services to support future growth while positioning the company to deliver on its initiatives faster and more efficiently.

Couch has more than two decades of experience in strategy, technology transformation, product development and consumer technology consumption. Prior to joining JM Family, Couch acted as global chief information officer at Brightstar, the world’s largest global wireless distributor and leading services company for the telecommunications industry.

Couch has a degree in engineering from Arkansas State University. He and his wife have four children. Couch is a fan of the South Florida lifestyle, spending his free time on the golf course, at the beach or fishing.

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Stephen P. Artusi is senior vice president, general counsel and corporate services at JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In his role, Artusi is responsible for day-to-day legal matters across the company, heading all Legal departments, while also leading the Enterprise Risk Office and Government Relations departments. Additionally, he oversees Associate Services, Enterprise Services, Corporate Services and Corporate Community Impact.

After joining JM Family in 2005 as an associate counsel, Artusi was promoted to various roles of increasing responsibility throughout JM Family, including deputy general counsel for JM Family’s Treasury department, and vice president and general counsel of World Omni Financial Corp., a subsidiary of JM Family and a leading provider of financial services to automotive dealers, consumers and lenders.

Prior to joining JM Family, Artusi was an associate at law firms Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Holland & Knight LLP where his practice focused on corporate finance and securities transactions; mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures; corporate governance; and general commercial transactions.

Artusi serves on the board of directors of the Volunteer Florida Foundation and is a member of the American Bar Association and Florida and Texas State Bar Associations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and law degree from the University of Houston. Artusi resides in Highland Beach, Florida with his wife and has six children.

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Ravi Abbineni is senior vice president and chief financial officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. JM Family is a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

As CFO, Abbineni oversees all financial operations for JM Family and its business units, which include Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles; JM&A Group, a company committed to improving automotive dealers’ performance by offering Finance & Insurance products and services, dealership training and consulting; World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), a captive financial services company driven to delivering an exceptional dealership and customer experience for Toyota customers in the Southeast; JM Lexus, one of South Florida’s leading Lexus dealers; Home Franchise Concepts, a multi-brand franchise network consisting of Budget Blinds^®, Tailored Living^® featuring PremierGarage^®, Concrete Craft^®, AdvantaClean^®, Kitchen Tune-Up^®, Bath Tune-Up^®, Two Maids^® and Aussie Pet Mobile^®; and Futura Title & Escrow, a family of leading independent title and escrow companies which includes Alliance Title & Escrow, AmeriTitle, Pacific Alliance Title, and Kittitas Title and Escrow, and Rollease Acmeda, a leading specialty distributor of window covering systems.

Abbineni is an accomplished CFO with 20 years of experience across a number of industries, including consumer finance, insurance, real estate, treasury, commercial banking and asset management. Prior to joining JM Family, he served as managing director, CFO and head of strategy for Citizens Commercial Banking. Prior to that, he held CFO roles for JPMorgan Chase in their Specialized Industries Banking and Global Real Estate divisions, as well as with GE Capital’s Commercial Real Estate division. He also served as the GE CFO for Hyundai Capital & Hyundai Card Joint Ventures in Seoul, Korea. His experience has focused on financial management, strategic planning, auditing, and mergers and acquisitions.

He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science in computer science and engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Brent Sergot is president of Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyotas and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

Sergot serves as a member of JM Family’s Executive Management Team, which oversees the development and implementation of the company’s long-range planning and strategies for future growth. He is also responsible for directing the overall operation of Southeast Toyota Distributors, including three vehicle processing facilities, parts supply and distribution, and Southeast Transportation Systems, Inc., the company’s automotive transport division.

A JM Family associate since 2001, Sergot has held many positions within the organization and its various subsidiaries. Most recently, he was senior vice president and general manager for Southeast Toyota Distributors. Before that, he held leadership roles at sister company, Southeast Toyota Finance, including group vice president of Originations. Prior to joining JM Family,  Sergot was already an established automotive thought leader having made his mark at various industry organizations focusing on wholesale, remarketing, fleet and retail.

Sergot received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He currently resides in Delray Beach, Florida with his wife Joanna and has two children.

Scott Gunnell is president of JM&A Group, a company committed to improving automotive dealers’ performance by offering Finance & Insurance products and services, dealership training and consulting. JM&A Group is a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In his position, Gunnell is responsible for directing and overseeing the activities relating to JM&A Group’s F&I, warranty products and services operations.

Prior to joining JM&A Group in 2003, Gunnell worked in the retail car industry for five years as a new and pre-owned car salesperson and F&I manager. After a year of service in JM&A Group’s Career Development Program, he was transferred to sister company, Southeast Toyota Distributors. During his eight-year tenure there, Gunnell held the position of manager of Retail Sales Training and District Sales, responsible for accounts in the Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida markets.

In 2010, Gunnell rejoined the JM&A Group team, this time as director of Sales Operations and, later promoted to group vice president of Business Strategy and Operational Excellence where he oversaw Marketing and all operational functions, including Strategy and Business Transformation, Customer Services, Product Development and Field Support. During his time with the company, Gunnell has also received corporate recognition for his excellence in management.

Gunnell graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. He is an active supporter and board member of GIVT, a local charity founded by his wife. He, along with his wife and two children, resides in Boca Raton, Florida, where he is a member of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.

Casey Gunnell Jr. is president of Southeast Toyota Finance (SET Finance), the captive finance company for 177 Toyota dealers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

In his position, Gunnell is responsible for leading day-to-day operations as well as the strategic direction of SET Finance, with a focus on enhancing the consumer experience, advancing key technology investments and supporting the company’s digital retail strategy.

Gunnell joined sister company Southeast Toyota Distributors in 1998, beginning his career in the customer loyalty department. Over the years, he has held numerous field and leadership roles in fixed operations and sales, parts and service marketing, as well as operational leadership roles at both the parts distribution center and the Westlake vehicle processing center.

In 2023, Gunnell was named group vice president of portfolio management for SET Finance, where he oversaw credit administration, credit risk, pricing, analytics and data functions.

Throughout his career, Gunnell has remained a strong advocate for JM Family’s culture, consistently demonstrating a commitment to its core values and associate experience.

Gunnell earned his Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the University of Lynchburg in Virginia. He is a native Floridian and lives in Boca Raton with his three children.

Ron Coombs is president of JM Family Holdings and executive vice president of JM Family Enterprises, Inc. JM Family Holdings is a division of JM Family, a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

Coombs focuses on the diversification and acquisition efforts of JM Family and is also responsible for the business operations of subsidiaries: Home Franchise Concepts®, a franchise network of home improvement products and services consisting of Budget Blinds®, The Tailored Closet™, PremierGarage^®, Concrete Craft®, AdvantaClean®, Kitchen Tune-Up®, Bath Tune-Up®, Two Maids® and Aussie Pet Mobile®; Rollease Acmeda, a leading specialty distributor of window covering systems; and Futura Title & Escrow, a family of leading independent title and escrow companies which includes Alliance Title & Escrow, AmeriTitle, Pacific Alliance Title, Kittitas Title and Escrow and Momentum Title Agency. Coombs also oversees the company’s Corporate Services and Investment departments and serves as a member of the Executive Management Team, which directs the development and implementation of JM Family’s long-range planning and strategies for future growth.

He joined JM Family in 1999 as vice president for one of its major business units, World Omni Financial Corp. and was promoted to CFO of JM&A Group, another primary subsidiary, during 2001. Coombs was named JM&A Group’s chief operating officer in 2008, where he was responsible for all sales and operations functions. Most recently, Coombs served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of JM Family from 2016 to 2020, during which time he oversaw financial operations for JM Family and its business units. Prior to JM Family, he worked at Key Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland, Ohio.

Coombs serves as vice president of the Board of Directors for Boca Helping Hands. He received his master’s degree in business administration from Case Western Reserve University and his bachelor’s degree in economics from Albion College. Coombs and his wife have three children, and they reside in Boca Raton, Florida.

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Dan Chait is president and is chief executive officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

As CEO, Chait leads an exceptional team of associates. Under his leadership, JM Family has upheld its purpose-driven and results-oriented legacy, which enables its business partners to succeed and surpass customer expectations. At the same time, he has maintained JM Family’s associate-centric culture and champions innovation to further the company’s reach for the benefit of all stakeholders.

With deep roots at JM Family, Chait has collaborated closely with JM Family’s leadership to navigate the dynamic automotive industry and align strategic priorities. He has established strong relationships in the automotive, financial, and banking industries, successfully leading the company through fluctuating business cycles. During his tenure, he has also fostered significant relationships with Toyota and the companies’ dealer partners.

Chait, who was named chief operating officer in May 2023 and president in March 2024, previously held the role of president of subsidiary companies JM&A Group and Southeast Toyota Finance. He joined Southeast Toyota Finance in 2002 as vice president of Asset Management. He rose through the ranks, becoming group vice president in 2007, senior vice president in 2011, and president in 2012. Before joining JM Family, Chait held senior positions at US Airways, AutoNation and UniCapital Corporation.

Chait earned his Master of Business Administration and bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of Rochester. In 2019 he was named chairman of the American Financial Services Association board of directors, of which he has been a member since 2015. He resides in Wellington, Florida, with his wife and they have four children.

Colin Brown is chairman of the board for JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a privately held company with $22.8 billion in revenue and more than 5,000 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed.

Brown joined the family-owned business in 1992 as vice president and general counsel. He was appointed chief operating officer in 1997 and president in 2000. Brown served as president and CEO from 2003 to 2018, the first non-family member to hold the titles of first president and then CEO. In July 2018, Brown moved solely into the role of chairman of the board for JM Family.

Often recognized for his corporate and community leadership, Brown was named the 2015 Floridian of the Year by Florida Trend magazine for raising JM Family’s minimum wage to $16/hour. Today, the company’s minimum wage has risen to $20/hour. Brown was also named the Broward County Business Leader of the Year by the Sun Sentinel, one of its four Excalibur Awards for 2011. Additionally, he was recognized by Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business as 2018 Business Leader of the Year.

In 2008, he became a member of the Board of Directors for the Automotive Hall of Fame, a role he held through 2023. He has also been a member of the Broward Workshop since 2003, a forum of top business leaders that addresses critical issues facing Broward County. Additionally, Brown is chairman of the CEO Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, which markets and promotes South Florida as a premier location for businesses.

From 2005 through 2023, Brown served on United Way of Broward County’s Board of Directors. Among his contributions was playing a key role in creating Mission United through fundraising and leadership. He is a member of the organization’s Tocqueville Society, founded by United Way of America to celebrate philanthropic leaders who are devoted to solving our communities’ most pressing challenges. Brown also served on the Board of Directors of the Youth Automotive Training Center from 2007 through 2023.

Brown graduated from Duke University School of Law with a juris doctorate and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. He is a lifetime member of the Board of Visitors for Duke University School of Law and is a board member of the Williams College Alumni Fund. Raised overseas in a Foreign Service family, Brown resides in Lighthouse Point, Florida, and has three children and four grandchildren.

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