Lori Devine

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.

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how we work. That said, in our experience as a Green Bay real estate professionals, We've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting our clients first. This means keeping ourselves accessible, being good listeners as well as good communicators, and responding quickly to your needs. This "client first" philosophy has always been our approach and it requires us to continually improve our skills and ways of doing business. In addition, We've found that the latest technologies are enabling us to do everything We've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped us to extend the range of services we provide to our clients.

I am a Lancaster-based business broker-in-training committed to using my passion for small business to help entrepreneurs identify long-term solutions that support the longevity and future success of their companies. I earned my undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism from Pennsylvania State University in 2016 before starting my own photography and videography business, where I used multimedia storytelling to help entrepreneurs craft their brand messaging to better reach the community. A few years later, I attended University of New Hampshire School of Law, which I graduated from in 2023. I am currently pursuing both a Series 65 license to be an Investment Advisor Representative, and a license to practice law. My legal and financial training, and entrepreneurial experience provide a strong foundation for understanding the complexities business owners face when preparing for growth, succession, or sale.

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!