Jack was born in Boston, MA, and went to Middlebury College and the
Fordham Graduate School of Business. While at Middlebury, Jack
pursued and graduated with a Double Major in Russian Language
Studies and Economics. Jack was a Varsity Hockey player at Middlebury
and also played in Russia while studying abroad in Moscow.

Jack started his career in finance at Bankers Trust, and went on to
become the top revenue producer at EF Hutton, First Boston and
Lazard Freres. At Lazard, Jack founded and formed the Firm’s High
Yield Bond and Distressed Debt Trading business. Prior to starting
JVD Properties, Jack was a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Wexford
Capital.

Jack currently lives in Manalapan, FL, and has served as the Town of
Manalapan Commissioner on both their Architectural Commission and
Town Council as well as Mayor Pro Tem. He has also served on the
Board of Governors of Pine Tree Golf Club. Jack is a long time
supporter of the FDNY and a variety of US Military Veteran support
groups including: The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation and
The Seal Team Foundation.