Jesh Shuman

As of 2025, Kristi May is the owner at J&E Business Group, bringing a proven track record of driving growth, streamlining operations, and delivering results for organizations across multiple industries. With a career spanning Marketing, Communications, Sales, and Operations, Kristi has served clients in the arts, medical, pharmaceutical, and real estate sectors—helping service-based businesses in the $3M–$12M revenue range achieve revenue increases of 40% or more. In addition to her role with J&E, Kristi is an experienced business consultant for both for-profit and non-profit organizations, specializing in creating scalable systems, optimizing workflows, and developing high-level strategies that strengthen foundational business structures. She is also a licensed real estate agent with EXP Realty and a Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach, giving her unique insight into the financial and operational aspects of business ownership. Kristi holds a B.A. in Communication from Messiah College, along with certifications in grant writing and information architecture, and has completed graduate-level coursework toward an MBA at Delaware Valley University. She is recognized for her deep industry knowledge, disciplined work ethic, and ability to build strong, lasting partnerships.

Helping folks navigate the confidential sale of their businesses. When should I contact a Business Broker? As soon as you start to think about selling your business. We can help you prepare for the sale of the business and determine when the time is right. What if I want to buy a business? We can help you as an individual get funded and acquire your first business; or we can help an existing business acquire other companies. What about funding? We can assist with getting funding, whether it be an SBA loan, line of credit, and/or terms for Seller financing.

Carmen provides over 20 years of real estate experience specializing in commercial sales and leasing, residential sales, and business brokerage. Carmen has experience in business evaluation with selling and buying businesses. Helping folks secure their future by a happy retirement, or investing in their first journey. Carmen provides attention to detail and provides a high respect to confidentiality when closing any transaction, as commercial businesses are often still operating and conducting normal business until closed. In addition to being a realtor at Dennis Beck Real Estate here in Lititz, Pa, she is a business broker with J & E Business Group focusing on PA and the Mid Atlantic Region. She is also Partners in Many Residential Units in Lititz, Pa and throughout Lancaster County. She is a member of National Area Realtors (NAR), Pennsylvania Area Realtors (PAR) and the Lancaster County Area Realtors (LCAR). She is also a Member of Pennsylvania Business Brokerage Association (PBBA), Member of BIZBUYSELL, Member of the Business Broker Net, BizEquity, SmallBizClub, Bizquest, Business Merger and Acquisition and more! Carmen was born in Virginia and moved to Lancaster County in the early 80's. She studied early education at Millersville University and a graduate of The Consolidated School of Business. She lives in Lititz with her husband, Mike and has 4 children and 8 grandchildren. She raises chickens, raises 6 ESA and Registered Service Dogs and enjoys black and white photography. You can often find her out and about in behind the lens of a camera taking pictures of all the things beautiful this world has to offer!

Spending time building upon my relationships with friends, family and God is my pride and joy. Besides the desire to create a meaningful impact in my community, it brings a smile to my face to see others succeed. With more than a decade of experience as an airline pilot, I bring a unique perspective to both aviation and business. My career has spanned cargo, passenger, corporate, and private operations, giving me a broad understanding of the aviation industry. Alongside aviation work, I have cultivated a strong passion for business, expanding my expertise in sales, marketing, finance, and management through practical experience and continuous professional development. As an Associate of J&E Business Group, i apply my diverse background to help business owners navigate transitions, strengthen operations, and achieve their goals. My commitment to continuous learning and professional growth drives my ability to deliver value to both clients and colleagues.