Our People:
James M. King, – President
E-mail: jim@KKBA.com
Previous Professional Experience:
Most recently Mr. King served as the Senior Vice President, Controller, and Chief Operating Officer of one of the largest business brokerage firms in the mid-atlantic area. Under his leadership revenues were increased by 100% and the number of brokers affiliated with the company grew by 100%. During Mr. King’s tenure he lead a team that developed, designed, and implemented, the companies first web based listing management and broker management system, implemented the companies first computerized financial accounting system, and, established multi media “New Broker” and “Advanced Broker” training programs.
Before joining the brokerage Mr. King spent several years at KPMG, LLP, (the world’s third largest public accounting firm), where he worked with Fortune 500 clients to develop and implement business solutions and tax strategies designed to improve operations and reduce federal, state and local taxes.
Prior to KPMG, LLP Mr. King held management level positions in other boutique tax and accounting firms and founded a growth oriented, roll-up company in the commercial security and fire alarm business that successfully acquired and merged over 17 companies in a five year period.
Professional Activities and Affiliations:
International Business Brokers Association
Mid-Atlantic Business Brokers Association (Member B.O.D.)
National Association of Realtors
Associated General Contractors of America
Associated Builders and Contractors of America
Phil Blum, – Vice President of Sales
E-Mail: Phil@KKBA.com Direct Line: 301-938-6468
Mr. Blum joined KKBA in January of 2010. In 2011 Mr. Blum earned his “Certified Franchise Broker” designation and secured his Maryland Real Estate Salesperson license. Mr. Blum established his real estate affiliation with the Commercial Division of RE/MAX Realty Centre managed by Jim King/of KKBA.
Prior to joining KKBA Mr. Blum spent over 7 years working as a Business Broker with another Washington area brokerage firm. In his tenure Mr. Blum won numerous awards for his achievements in sales including “Broker of the Year” several times over. Prior to establishing himself as one of the areas top Business Brokers Mr. Blum worked in his families retail furniture business for over 20 years. Working as a General Broker Mr. Blum has succesfully completed well over 100 business acquisition transactions of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers, Independent Pharmacies, Gasoline Stations, Service Businesses, Restaurants, Body Shops, Beer and Wine Stores, Flower Shops, Salons, Spas, and various Retail type nbusinesses. Ms. Blum has a great deal of experience dealing with business sellers and business buyers. Over the years Mr. Blum has developed a sphere of transaction professionals that help him to get transactions structured, deals financed, problems solved and settlements done.
A native of Montgomery County, Maryland, Mr. Blum went to the University of Maryland. Mr. Blum has probably done more business acquisition transactions than most other business broker in the area.
Surinder Singal,– Director, Pharmacy & Durable Medical Equipment Group Leader
surinder@KnKmgmt.com Direct Line: 301-464-2666
1985-Present: Mr. Singal owned and operated several independent retail pharmacies. Working independently, and with KKBA, these pharmacies were sold to independent operators and national chain operators. During which time Mr. Singal also served as an advisors and consultant assisting others in opening new pharmacies and negotiating sales and acquisitions. Prior to Mr. Singal’s entrepreneurial activities as an owner and operator he served as the Pharmacy Director for two large Washington D, C, hospitals from 1977-1985.
Mr. Singal earned his B.S. degree in Pharmacy in 1974 from Ohio Northern University in
Ada, Ohio and later earned his M.B.A. from George Washington University in Washington D,C,.
Mr.Singal is a long time member of the Maryland Pharmacists Association (MPhA) and a well respected
industry leader.
John Gregory – Business Broker
Mr. Gregory is a resident of North Carolina. John commenced his professional career upon successfully passing the CPA exam immediately after graduating from college. Subsequently, he joined Arthur Anderson, a renowned public accounting firm headquartered in Chicago. During his tenure at Arthur Anderson, John was responsible for conducting external audits for numerous prominent corporations within the Chicagoland region.
Following his tenure at Arthur Anderson, John held a position at one of the nation’s largest advertising firms for several years. During his tenure, he served as an internal auditor and was subsequently promoted to executive-level sales, marketing, and operations positions.
John held a position at Allmerica Financial, Inc., a subsidiary of Bank of America, in Charlotte, North Carolina. During his tenure, he was responsible for developing, presenting, and implementing comprehensive financial and estate plans for esteemed clients. In this capacity, he managed assets exceeding $100 million.
John has consistently been captivated by entrepreneurship, which has propelled him to engage in the facilitation of business transactions encompassing both small and large enterprises.
NOTICE: To join our team please contact KKBA .