James LaBonte

Experience

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  Various LaBonte Owned entiries

  Jan 1976 - Mar 1997

  President, CEO and CFO Positions

  C.A.S.E. Management, Inc. & C.A.S.E. Inc., COO and CFO, 1994 – 1997Boca Raton, FL Securities Industry (Investment Advisory Services) A Registered Investment Advisory firm with proprietary resources performing securities research and analysis. Over $650 million in assets under management and recognized as a top money manager by Nelson’s and Money Management Review. Sanctuary Realty Corp. from 1979 – 1994CEO, Broker, & Co-Founder, Boca Raton, FL Real Estate Brokerage Recognized as Boca Raton’s Premier Realtor specializing in the marketing and sales of new homes, in luxury and country club communities. As the marketing and sales arm for LDH, this firm had as many as five offices with 50 sales associates, and sold over $1.5 billion of residential homes. Handled the leasing, purchase and sale of over 700,000 square feet of office and commercial space. LaBonte Diversified Holdings, Inc.,(LDH), 1980 - 1990President & CEO, Co-Founder, Ft. Lauderdale, FLReal Estate Development A holding company directing operations of 12 separate companies in three different industries. Major focus on the development of luxury and country club communities. These projects, together with prior enterprises, included the planning and development of over 10,000 residences in PUD communities, an additional 1,000 rental units, and over 800,000 square feet of commercial office and/or warehouse space. LDH sales were in the range of $100 million annually. Employed over 900 people developing properties in Florida, Boston and Chicago.LaBonte Precision, Inc. (LPI), President & CEO, 1977-1985Pompano Beach, FLManufacturingA sheet metal fabrication and precision machining facility dealing with the aerospace and medical industries. Employed over 120 engineers and machinists. Implemented computerized job-tracking system to monitor job progress daily. Set up quality control department to maintain top quality status with GE, Pratt Whitney and NASA. Show less

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  JL Capital & Management

  Jul 1997 - now

  President & CFO

  Currently continuing with the development and planning of self-storage facilities with partners Stiles Construction and Hernandez Construction since October 2015. Creating market analysis for each site and determining expected demand and market competition. This position builds on his experience in conceptualizing and creating business plans, purchasing land, obtaining entitlements, drafting conceptual architectural plans, spearheaded site planning, critiquing engineering designs, construction, financing, operation and marketing self-storage facilities. He previously assembled seven private equity groups, plus a strategic partnership with a public company, to develop over 840,000 square feet of class “A” limited access self-storage in South Florida.Directed all marketing, personnel recruitment and training. Prepared budgets, monthly investor updates, and management information reports. Handled financial accounting and annual tax returns. Served as managing member and designated tax partner for all private equity groups. Show less

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  LaBonte Management & Consulting LLC

  Apr 2011 - now

  Owner

  BUSINESS CONSULTANT Providing consulting and other administrative services to businesses and organizations.Symphony of the Americas, Fort Lauderdale, Florida - from 2008 to present.Budget coordinator, controller, financial services, bookkeeping - Peachtree & QickBooksKeiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida , April 2013 – Nov 2015Special projects coordinator Keiser University the second largest private University in Florida, with 20,000 students. As Special Projects Coordinator, responsibilities include the creation and coordination of the Office of Alumni Relations which networks 50,000 graduates. The setting up of the Keiser University Alumni Association, Alumni website, database, campaigns, and 16 individual Campus Alumni Leadership Councils. Negotiate lease extensions, expansions and relocations for 23 campuses in different cities with over 700,000 SF of Buildings leased by Keiser University and its affiliates Everglades University and Southeastern College. Show less