Jack Armstrong of FranNet of NJ
and Sunbelt Business Brokers

FranNet has seventy-five offices worldwide and represents seventy-five carefully selected national franchises. Jack Armstrong is the President of FranNet of New Jersey and is chairman on the consulting organization's finance committee. He has also served on FranNet board of Directors for several years and currently serves as vice chairman. Armstrong conducts more than 50 seminars a year on franchising, many in close cooperation with leading outplacement firms and Small Business Development Centers. He has been actively involved in presenting the basics of franchise ownership as part of outplacement program conducted by major organizations that are downsizing. He offers free consultation for prospective entrepreneurs. Armstrong also owns a franchise of Sunbelt. Sunbelt is the largest business facilitation firm in the country with over 300 offices in thirty-eight states. For the last ten years, Sunbelt has been ranked number one by Entrepreneur magazine in the business brokerage field. Armstrong has an accounting degree and a MBA in finance from Pace University, where he did his thesis on Franchising. The International Business Brokers Association also awarded him the designation of Certified Business Intermediary. He holds a New Jersey Real Estate License.

Charles Mizejewski of FranNet of NJ and
Sunbelt Business Brokers

Charles Mizejewski is a Senior Consultant with FranNet of New Jersey offering free consultations for those considering small business ownership.Franchise Network represents over seventy-five carefully selected franchise opportunities and has seventy-five offices worldwide specializing in helping people find the right franchise. Mr. Mizejewski is also Vice President of Sunbelt in New Jersey, a business brokerage firm which facilitates the sale of closely held small and mid-size businesses to qualified buyers.Sunbelt is the largest business brokerage firm in the United States with over 300 offices, and has been ranked number one by Entrepreneur Magazine for the last 10 years. Mr. Mizejewski has an accounting degree from Miami University and did graduate work in marketing at Fairleigh Dickinson University.He is a Certified Public Accountant and has over 30 years business experience including executive positions at Johnson & Johnson.He is also a member of the International Business Brokers Association and earned the designation of Certified Business Intermediary.

John Jerow of Sunbelt Business Brokers

Mr. Jerow is a SeniorConsultant with Sunbelt.John has nearly 40 years of experience with major international firms, including 30 years as a Vice President at JP Morgan Chase.At Chase, his experiences were entirely directed to serving the needs of small and middle-sized businesses and their owners.He spent 2½ years full-time as an Instructor in Chase's Credit Taining Program, teaching new bankers business finance, risk analysis, and corporate management. All of his working career, John has work with and understands the needs of the entrepreneurial business person and their spirit.He understands how mid-size businesses work, what is important to them, and, most importantly, what makes them successful.Because of his in-depth knowledge of business management and finance, he has the ability to communicate between people with divergent interests to achieve consensus and solutions.No deals get done without well structured solutions. Prior to Chase, John was in senior positions with Hertz Truck Rental and Leasing, U.S. Leasing, Ford Motor Credit, and Dun & Bradstreet.Besides banking, John has an extensive background in equipment finance and leasing with particular expertise in construction and transportation equipment, computer gear, and the graphic arts. John has a BA in History from Saint Bernard College and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He also attended Northern Illinois University School of Law.Active in community affairs, John is on the Randolph Township Planning Board and a past Chairman.He previously was the President of the Randolph Township Library Board of Trustees

                   Christine Nocciolo of FranNet of NJ

Christine Nocciolo has a background in business brokerage and franchising. She has been an associate in the FranNet, New Jersey office for over three years. In addition to working with clients, she identifies appropriately with self-employment opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. She also actively manages an "active" household which includes three sons and a husband. She can be contacted at christine@explore-biz.com or 732-494-6926.

Jerome completed his formal education at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Management in 1988.

Jerome has over 20 years worth of business experience in the Business Office Equipment, Medical Products, and Franchising industries where he has worked for and received numerous awards & achievements from companies such as Xerox, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Baxter Healthcare Corporation and Fantastic Sams Franchised Hair Salons.

In July 2001, Jerome and his business partners founded Global Franchising Group, LLC located in East Brunswick, NJ where he served as Regional Owner, Director of Franchise Sales and Real Estate Development. Global Franchising Group served as the Master Franchisee and Sub-franchisor in North Jersey & Northern Eastern, PA for Fantastic Sams franchised hair salons.  As a Sub -franchisor, Jerome helped his franchisees with marketing, management, advertising, finding real estate, training, and obtaining business financing. Jerome was also one of the owners of a Fantastic Sams hair salon in Lawrenceville, NJ.  Jerome is one of the principals of Global Franchising Consultants, LLC also located in New Jersey.  GFC’s purpose is to help prospective franchise owners learn about the many choices available and determine how to select the right franchise business.  Jerome is also the owner of National Franchise Ventures which is a consultant company that assists other Master Franchisees in developing their regional franchise concepts.

Jerome is a current member of the International Franchise Association’s Minorities in Franchising Committee, 2006 & 2007 International Franchise Association Convention Speaker, Featured in the December 2006 issue of Franchise Interviews online magazine, serves as a member of the Diversity Board for Merrill Lynch of Red Bank, New Jersey.   Jerome has served as a Board member of the Monmouth University Alumni Association, as member of the Greater Princeton Jaycees, and participated in the United Way Big Brothers Program as a mentor.Jerome resides in Hamilton with his wife, sonand daughter .

        STAN GALPERIN SUNBELT BUSINESS BROKERS

Stan Galperin has been actively involved in small business for over the past 40 years.  Starting as a young man in his father’s family market, he grew to own and operate three grocery stores, four franchised video stores, one franchised casual dining restaurant and a travel agency.  Working in the world of business has been his lifeblood and income during his career.  Currently retired from active ownership and management, he has opted to stay in the small business field by sharing his expertise thru the Sunbelt organization by working with motivated sellers and buyers.  Having experienced the process of selling and buying businesses he now offers that expertise to others.

Stan has been an active participant in the local business community.  Some of his past memberships have included:

    Member Florence Township Economic Council for 15 years

    President Chamber of Commerce of Florence Township for 5 years

    Member of Shop n Bag Committees

         Executive

         Finance

         Produce

         Grocery

   Member of Food Marketing Institute

   Member of National Grocer Association

   President of West Coast Video Franchise Counsel

   Member of Saladworks Executive Committee

Stan is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s Academy of Food Marketing. He also attended Temple University and Penn State. He is married, has three children, five grandchildren and has resided in Hamilton Square, NJ for the past 8 years.

        JOSEPH DELIKAT  - SUNBELT BUSINESS BROKERS

Joseph Delikat  - Mr. Delikat is a senior Business Intermediary associated with Sunbelt Business Brokers for over 8 years. Joe has over 30 years experience as a people and results oriented senior management executive with P/L responsibility and global experience in sales, marketing and operations coupled with a strong financial background. Joe has worked for both small to mid size businesses as well as large corporations private and public. He was a member of the management team responsible for a successful IPO and the key person in negotiating a Business Cooperation Agreement with a Japanese OEM which led to the formation of a Private Joint Venture between the two companies. Joe was also active in M&A activity on the corporate level.

Joe’s hands on proactive approach and negotiating skills have successfully resulted in numerous business owners achieving their objective in selling their business. He understands that for a transaction to be successful, it must be a win/win for both the Seller and the Buyer. Sellers and Buyers should not hesitate to contact Joe to discuss their requirements.

Joe has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a MS in Management Engineering from Newark College of Engineering now known as New Jersey Institute of Technology.