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1899 Lititz Pike, Suite 5
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
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J&E Business Group
About the Company
J&E Business Group was founded in 2013 by longtime friends and business professionals, Harry Jefferies and Larry Etherton. Built on decades of combined experience in business brokerage, real estate, finance, and management, the firm was established with a simple mission: to guide entrepreneurs and business owners through successful transitions with integrity, expertise, and personal attention.
Since its founding, J&E has grown to include a team of associates dedicated to supporting small business owners at every stage of the buying and selling process. In 2025, business consultant, Kristi May, became the new owner, bringing over 20 years of expertise in marketing and operations. She expanded the brokerage to offer marketing and operations consulting. Her background in helping organizations streamline systems and achieve significant growth further strengthens J&E’s commitment to providing exceptional value to its clients.
Today, J&E Business Group continues to build on its founders’ legacy—serving as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs navigating one of the most important decisions of their lives.
Broker Biography
Introduction
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.
Services Provided
I help businesses buy, grow, and sell with confidence.
I provide business valuation, brokerage, marketing and operations consulting.
Areas Served
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.
