Principal & Broker
E-mail:
jon@acquivest.net
Direct: 321-439-3275
Jon established the firm in 2004 and has been recognized as one of the top
business intermediaries in Florida. Jon has worked extensively across several industries including
service, distribution, health care, financial services, retail, and hospitality. Prior to founding
Acquivest, Jon built a consulting practice providing asset allocation and
investment analysis to financial advisors and fee-based planners licensed with
firms such as AXA, Prudential, PNC, Metlife and many regional broker-dealers.
Jon is also a real estate investor, and built and maintains a flagged hotel with
annual revenues of over $4MM.
Jon is active with a number of business brokerage and M&A organiziations including the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) network, International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). Jon is also a member of the Professional Business Association of Seminole (PBAS).
Mr. Molayem received a BS in Chemistry from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Rollins College with concentrations in Finance and Management. Mr. Molayem maintains Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
Principal
E-mail:
nikee@acquivest.net
Direct: 407-625-7573
Nikee joined the firm in 2007, previously working as an accountant and financial
estate planner, and is experienced in advising retirees on how to manage assets
effectively and maximize post-retirement cash flow. Nikee has directed
numerous transactions with Acquivest in a variety of industries, including
manufacturing, retail, medical and business services.
Nikee is a member of the Business Brokers of Florida and the International Business Brokers Association. Mr. Schurig is also very active with several nonprofit organizations in Orange County, both in a volunteer and board director capacity, and is a former youth minister.
Mr. Schurig received a BS in Accounting from University of Tennessee. In addition to a real estate associate license, Mr. Schurig maintains a life, variable and health insurance license and mortgage broker license.
George Najmy
Vice President, Business Intermediary
E-mail:
george@acquivest.net
Direct: 941-812-7333
George has over 25 years experience in the areas of finance, accounting, banking, management, marketing and business consulting. Mr. Najmy's expertise comes from many years in the banking industry, ranging from national banks to community banks. His most recent banking experience includes a role as President and CEO of a community bank of approximately $250 million in assets from 2003 to 2007. George has also successfully purchased, operated and sold his own businesses, which includes a medical supply company and an accounting and tax preparation firm.
A resident of the Manatee/Sarasota area for 26 years, Mr. Najmy has served for a number of nonprofits, including leadership roles with the Manatee Players, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the South Florida Museum, the SunCoast Workforce Board and the South Manatee Sertoma Club. Mr. Najmy graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a BA in Business Administration, and possesses Series 6, 63 securities and life & variable insurance licenses.
Paul Johnson
Vice President, Business Consultant & Intermediary
E-mail:
pjohnson@bardane.net
Direct: 407-399-5081
Paul is a 25-year veteran of the fire equipment industry prior to founding
Bardane Inc
in 2004, a management consulting firm focused on improving competitiveness and profitability of workforces. Mr. Johnson's background includes experience in field operations, sales and sales management, finance and senior management, and consulting roles in general management, business development and operations. His efforts have been consistently focused on developing and implementing strategies that drive higher value in a business, through increased sales efforts and enhanced profitability. Mr. Johnson specializes in consulting, sell-side transactions and capital raising engagements in specific industries and sectors, including fire-related service & installation, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, landscaping, telecommunication and technology.
Mr. Johnson performed undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Orlando College, and he completed his Masters in Business Administration at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida.
Paul Abolafia
Systems Administrator
E-mail:
info@acquivest.net
Paul joined the firm in 2009, and is responsible for marketing design, website support
and related needs for the company. Paul graduated from the University of Central Florida
with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.
