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BBA Leadership
President - Ken Steinmetz
Vice President - Jackie Jackson
Secretary - Don Sheffy
Treasurer - Dawn Michaels
Website Admin - Donna Rheault
Social Media - Lexi Wharton
Social Events -
Networking Nugget - Patti Barney
Jokester - Greg Fuchs
Membership Committee - Patti Barney, Greg Fuchs, Julie Goldstein, Patrick O'Dea, and Ed Slovitt
Michael Levy
BBA Members
Patti Barney
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Realtor® • Agent License #0635699
TransAmerican Realty Group
954.801.9469
pbarney@bellsouth.net
Patti has helped clients to buy and sell their homes in South Florida since 2008. A real estate agent with TransAmerican Realty Group, she was previously a Realtor®, manager and relocation director for Century 21 A+ Realty in Davie for more than 16 years. For more information about Patti's recent sales and her experience, visit: https://www.zillow.com/profile/user8995773
Tagline: Patti will be there through thick and thin. You won't be afraid to call her again.
Greg Fuchs
BUSINESS BROKER
Realtor® • Agent License #0635699
VR Business Brokers
4722 NW Boca Raton Blvd Suite C-105
Boca Raton, FL 33431
https://vrbocaraton.com
c. 954-661-2757 • o. 561-756-9222
greg@vrbocaraton.com
Greg is a licensed Realtor® who assists small and mid-market business owners achieve their goals by selling their business or buying the business of their dreams. Greg also assists business owners with exit planning and ways to improve the value of their business. Evaluating businesses and finding efficiencies comes second nature to Greg. He is a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CM&AP). An associate at VR Business Brokers, Greg has more than 40 years of senior level financial and managerial experience working for public and private companies with revenues up to $300 million. He has expertise in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting, financial analysis, cost reduction, ROI analysis and financial reporting. Greg will treat you the way he expects to be treated – professionally, honestly and with respect. You will find Greg to be a savvy, motivated, detailed and organized individual with excellent communication skills that you will enjoy working with. Greg is also a member of Toastmasters and has lived in Broward County with his wife and daughter since 1991.
Tagline: I sell other people's businesses.
Julie Goldstein
ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES AND PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
Regal Recognition, Inc.
9801 N. Oak Knoll Circle • Davie, FL 33324
https://www.regalrecognition.com
954-895-1605
regalrecognition@gmail.com
Looking for a specific item or just browsing for ideas? Regal Recognition is your one-stop shop for promotional products and business gifts for small businesses aand large corporations. Our extensive range of custom-branded promotional products and no-minimum photo-related gifts will ensure you find something to suit your requirements. With 1000s of selections, Regal Recognition offers branded merchandise to fulfill all of your needs. Put our knowledge about promotional products to work for you. With high quality promotional products, fast delivery times, and prices to fit all budgets, we will provide customized, relevant recommendations for you. Simply take a look around or contact us now and we'll do the shopping for you!
Tagline: If you can think it, we can ink it.
Patricia Keyes
ESTATE PLANNING AND ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
A First Choice Healthcare
111 N. Pine Island Road • Suite 203 • Plantation, FL 33324
https://www.mypklaw.org/
954-233-0682
info@mypklaw.org
Patricia F. Keyes is the founder of The Law Office of Patricia Keyes, P.A., which focuses primarily on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Asset Protection. Patty understands that this is a very delicate and emotionally charged area of law. This is precisely one of the reasons Patty chose to dedicate her career to helping clients through the most sensitive times in their lives. Patty's goal is to be a counselor for her clients, assisting them in developing a plan to provide security for themselves, their families, and their businesses. We do this with an honest, straightforward, and caring approach. Hablamos Español
Tagline: Make the right choice with A First Choice.
Jackie Jackson
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
CMG Home Loans
3696 North Federal Hwy. • Ste 204 • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
https://www.cmghomeloans.com/
954-448-3952
jjackson@cmghomeloans.com
CMG Home Loans delivers the personal service of a local lender, leveraging the resources of a national brand. Currently operating in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, CMG Home Loans branches have earned over 1200 Zillow reviews praising reliable preapprovals, ease of transaction, on-time closings, and transparency and communication throughout the mortgage process.Throughout the mortgage industry, CMG Home Loans is known for its innovation of product and continued investment in technology. From HomeFundIt, the down payment crowdfunding platform to the All In One Loan, the smarter way to borrow, CMG develops mortgage solutions that serve the needs of every borrower. CMG Home Loans holds federal agency lending approvals with HUD, VA, RHS, GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC. CMG loan officers specialize in all new purchase and refinance mortgage needs and act as financial counselors to help borrowers make informed decisions.
Tagline: When you say jump, I say, "How high?"
Michael Levy
NEW OR USED AUTO SALES AND LEASING
305 Car Guys / Lease My Auto
1375 NE 163rd St. • North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
305-CAR-GUYS (227-4897)
A family business run by a family man, Mike Levy, LeaseMyAuto.com cares for your personal or business vehicle needs as if they were our own. We strive to provide honest and integrity in a business that typically forgets about it. Whether buying or leasing, most deliveries are done without you ever taking a step into a dealership. We take care of the negotions, and find you the vehicle that fits your budget. We hope that our high level of customer service helps you will feel comfortable enough to refer your friends, family and business colleagues to us again and again.
Tagline: Whether it's a Lexus, Honda or Mercedes Benz, you'll be so happy you'll tell all your friends.
NEW OR USED AUTO SALES AND LEASING
305 Car Guys / Lease My Auto
1375 NE 163rd St. • North Miami Beach, Florida 33162
https://www.leasemyauto.com
305-CAR-GUYS (227-4897)
info@leasemyauto.com
A family business run by a family man, Mike Levy, LeaseMyAuto.com cares for your personal or business vehicle needs as if they were our own. We strive to provide honest and integrity in a business that typically forgets about it. Whether buying or leasing, most deliveries are done without you ever taking a step into a dealership. We take care of the negotions, and find you the vehicle that fits your budget. We hope that our high level of customer service helps you will feel comfortable enough to refer your friends, family and business colleagues to us again and again.
Tagline: Whether it's a Lexus, Honda or Mercedes Benz, you'll be so happy you'll tell all your friends.
Stuart McCoy
HANDYMAN & PAINTER
Hollywood Handyman Services, LLC
2125 N. 24th Ave. • Hollywood, FL 33020
https://www.hollywoodhandymanservicesfl.com
754-364-2179
mccoystuart@yahoo.com
Stuart has more than 35 years experience providing handyman repair services for clients, including painting, pressure washing, remodeling, carpentry, fences, demolition, and other repair services.
Tagline: If you want your home looking really good, pick up the phone and call Hollywood.
Dawn Michaels
HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Goldstar Home Healthcare
5149 S University Dr. • Davie, FL 33328
https://www.GoldstarHomeHealthcare.com
954-859-6301
dawn@goldstarhomehealthcare.com
Dawn is the director of Goldstar Home Healthcare which provides extraordinary senior home care services to home-bound seniors is Broward and Palm Beach counties. The company provides Alzheimer’s-dementia care, hospital sitter service, nursing home / assissted living care, companion care, respite care and 24-hour care. Nurse Registry License #30211555 Broward County and License #30212547 Palm Beach County.
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Patrick Phelan O'Dea, CHLP, MBA, ACA Certified
HEALTH INSURANCE: INDIVIDUAL / COMMERCIAL
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE
O'Dea Services, Inc.
https://www.firstfamilyinsuranceagency.com
954-608-9622
patrickodea@bellsouth.net
With more than 20 years of direct customer service experience and an MBA in Health Care Administration, I take pride in doing things the old school way, specifically always being available to my customers and listening to my customers’ needs very carefully, as well as continuing to support them as their needs change. In the ever-changing health insurance industry, it is paramount to find the right plan to suit my customers’ needs and budget, whether it be for an individual health plan, company group health, or Medicare. My goal is to educate and disclose all aspects of coverage so there are no grey areas in their plan selection.
Tagline: With Pat, your health comes first.
Frank Oliveros
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
Orion Systems Integration
5595 Orange Dr. • Suite 209 • Davie, FL 33314
https://www.orionsupport.net
954-727-5926
frank@orionsupport.net
For 20 years, Orion Systems has been successfully providing your businesses with “Enterprise Level” solutions without the need for full-time IT staff. Our current preventative maintenance plan has evolved into a large list of proactive 24/7 monitoring services to provide your business with a complete managed IT service plan. In addition, Orion Systems provides cyber security services, data loss prevention, IT consulting, break/fix services, and virus cleanup.
Tagline: We make IT our responsibility.
Donna Reault
CERTIFIED PRE-ARRANGEMENT ADVISOR
Neptune Society
100 NW 70th Ave #140 • Plantation, FL 33317
https://www.NeptuneSociety.com
404-844-7642
Donna.Rheault@sci-us.com
Serving families for over four decades and reaching over 100,000 families each year, our experienced professionals are here to help every step of the way. Cremation is today’s sensible choice. More families are choosing cremation than ever before because of its affordability, flexibility, and simplicity.
Tagline: Providing peace of mind to you and your family.
Barbara Sedawie
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Santini & Sedawie, P.A.
9110 Griffin Road • Cooper City, FL 33328
https://www.afirstchoicehealthcare.com
954-474-9000
Barbara@santinisedawie.com
Santini & Sedawie have provided tax preparation and advisory services, tax planning, business start-up assistance and IRS representation for individuals, corporations, trusts and estates since 1987. Barbara is a senior accountant at Santini & Sedawie where she focuses her more than a 20 years of financial and investment analysis, project management and accounting experience to help clients satisfactorily resolve tax issues.
Tagline: A small firm with a big heart, because everyone counts.
Donald Sheffy
INSURANCE: COMMERCIAL & PERSONAL
Insurenet
7390 NW 5th St. • Suite 10
Plantation, FL 33317
https://www.myinsurenet.com
305-321-7001
donald@myinsurenet.com
Insurenet Insurance Agency is in the business of helping people. We help consumers save money, we help businesses reduce risk and we help families protect and preserve their financial future. We offer insurance for auto, home, business, workers comp, life, renters, RVs, and insurance bonds.
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Ed Slovitt
LIFE, LONG-TERM CARE AND DISABILITY INSURANCES
MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS
State Life and Health Agency
954-257-4289e
slovitt@gmail.com
Ed Slovitt is a Certified Life Underwriter® Chartered Financial Consultant® Certified Annuity Specialist, representing more than 20 insurance companies for life, long-term care, disability and Medicare supplment insurance. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience, including 30 years of dedicated and objective service to generations of families in Florida, Ed Slovitt provides life insurance and annuity policy review services. Ed will help you understand your current plans and bring those plans, if necessary, up to today's current needs and standards.
Tagline: For the best in service and the best in rates, call Ed, where the client comes first.
Kenneth Steinmetz, CRPC
VICE PRESIDENT / WEALTH MANAGEMENT / FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Janney Montgomery Scott • The Steinmetz Jackson Wealth Management Group
CRPC • Series 7 • Series 65 • Series 63 • Series 31.
200 SW 1st Avenue, Ste 900 • Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33301
https://www.SteinmetzJackson.com
954-762-4477
ksteinmetz@janney.com
Tagline: We'll be with you through thick and thin, so you'll never have to worry about your finances again!
Lexi Wharton
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PEST CONTROL
Lucas Pest Control
Office Manager
10384 W State Rd 84 • STE 11 • Davie, FL 33324
https://www.afirstchoicehealthcare.com
954-393-8834
Lexi@lucaspc.net
A family owned and operated pest control company, Lucas Pest Control is your total pest management solution. Located in Davie, Florida, we strive to make the job easy. That’s why we offer free evaluations and estimates, and we guarantee every service without ever sticking you with a contract. Protect your home from ants and roaches. Get rid of pesky rodents. Remove invasive bees and wildlife. Keep your lawn, trees, and shrubs looking their best with pest, disease, and weed control and fertilization. Treatment for home-destroying termites. Lucas Pest Control can make a custom treatment plan that’s right for you, your family, and your budget.
Tagline: At Lucas Pest Control, the bugs stop here.
Charles Woldenberg
Charles Woldenberg
COMMERCIAL REALTOR
Axis Realty Advisors, Inc.
10620 NW 18th Court • Plantation, FL 33322
954-493-1287
Whether long-term capital appreciation, disposition of a fully depreciated commercial property, future income, or simply finding a competitive location to operate your business is the goal, Charles Woldenberg helps unlock your objective. Charles is part of the Axis Realty Advisors team, which has served commercial clients in South Florida for more than 20 years. Our services include buyer and seller representation, landlord and tenant representation, loan modifications, debt restructuring, commercial financing, lease review and audits, and valuation services.
We specialize in:
● Office
● Retail
● Industrial
● Investment
● Multi-family
● Special Purpose
Charles is a former Certified Financial Planner ® who investigated exclusive financial opportunities for his business owner clients over 25 years in South Florida. Charles owned and operated his own profitable practice until 2024.
Charles collects quotations from impactful writers and historical figures. One of his favorites that guides him in all material matters is:
“There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity.
- General Douglas MacArthur
Another is: "Begin with the end in mind,” advises Steven Covey. That proven approach will identify your path to success.
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